HYPERTENSION, CHRONIC, IN PREGNANCY: CARING FOR THE PATIENT WITH

Course overview

Chronic hypertension in pregnancy (CHP) is diagnosed in women whose BP is ≥ 140/90 mm Hg before becoming pregnant (and remains ≥ 140/90 mm Hg during pregnancy) and in women who develop BP of ≥ 140/90 mm Hg after becoming pregnant but prior to the 20th week of pregnancy. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the general principles of caring for a pregnant patient with CHP including the importance of close patient monitoring and key elements of patient/family education, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.