About this course

The spectrum of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy includes chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, and eclampsia. These disorders affect about 10% of pregnant women and is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Affected women are at an increased risk of cardiovascular complications in later life and long-term follow-up care of these women are necessary. This e-learning module summarizes the different hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, the maternal and fetal risks associated and the prevention, management and long-term care of these conditions.

This e-learning module aims to discuss the basics of hematuria, its common risk factors and causes, the diagnostic approach to gross hematuria and microscopic hematuria, and summarize the approach to its management.

Learning outcomes

• Identify the maternal and fetal risks associated with hypertension in pregnancy.
• Prevent and manage hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.
• Counsel patients regarding the risk of recurrence for future pregnancies and long-term health consequences.

Topics covered

• Cardiovascular physiology of pregnancy
• Risks of hypertension in pregnancy
• Spectrum of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia
• Chronic and gestational hypertension: treatment during pregnancy and the post-partum/breastfeeding period
• Pre-eclampsia: prevention, diagnosis and treatment
• HELLP syndrome
• Risk of recurrence and long-term health implications of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy