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[Home blood pressure measurement and pregnancy]
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Hypertension during pregnancy is associated with high perinatal morbidity and mortality The prevalence of white coat hypertension is high during pregnancy and is associated with a good prognosis. This must be excluded before beginning antihypertensive treatment. When to use HBPM during pregnancy? To confirm the diagnosis of hypertension; to monitor BP during pregnancy and to alert the obstetrician when severe hypertension occurs; to manage BP treatment and avoid excessive treatment. How to use HBPM during pregnancy? To get an adapted and validated BP device during pregnancy; to compare the results with reference HBP values during the 3 trimesters of pregnancy. Telemetry to monitor BP at home during pregnancy is a feasible, safe and well-tolerated alternative to repeated clinic visits or BP monitoring during hospitalisations.
Hypertension during pregnancy is associated with high perinatal morbidity and mortality The prevalence of white coat hypertension is high during pregnancy and is associated with a good prognosis. This must be excluded before beginning antihypertensive treatment. When to use HBPM during pregnancy? To confirm the diagnosis of hypertension; to monitor BP during pregnancy and to alert the obstetrician when severe hypertension occurs; to manage BP treatment and avoid excessive treatment. How to use HBPM during pregnancy? To get an adapted and validated BP device during pregnancy; to compare the results with reference HBP values during the 3 trimesters of pregnancy. Telemetry to monitor BP at home during pregnancy is a feasible, safe and well-tolerated alternative to repeated clinic visits or BP monitoring during hospitalisations.
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