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Home monitoring of blood pressure in pregnancy at high risk of pre-eclampsia

Authors :
Paul Bosio
Jason Waugh
Andrew Shennan
Trudy Boyce
Aidan Halligan
Marwan Habiba
Source :
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology. 99(1)
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

The early detection of pre-eclampsia is a major challenge in obstetric care. We report a case where pre-eclampsia was detected by home blood pressure monitoring between routine antenatal visits. This novel management approach allows early diagnosis and optimises antenatal care in fulminating disease.

Details

ISSN :
03012115
Volume :
99
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....98f52fd23e13a27ec379c826531e48e3