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Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia

 

APGO Educational Objectives

Rationale: Preeclampsia-eclampsia syndrome accounts for significant morbidity and mortality in both the mother and newborn. 

The student will be able to explain: 

  1. Definition(s) and classification of hypertension in pregnancy 
  2. Pathophysiology of preeclampsia-eclampsia syndrome 
  3. Symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic methods 
  4. Approach to management 
  5. Maternal and fetal complications

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Presentation

Hypertension in Pregnancy

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Additional Resources

 

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