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Obstetrics & GynecologyHypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Hospital management of pre-eclampsia with severe features

THE CONTEXT
Pre-eclampsia with severe features requires hospitalization until delivery, with blood pressure stabilization and fetal monitoring.

Admission and blood pressure control

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Hospitalization is required until delivery.
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Initial management is the same as for pre-eclampsia without severe features.
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Antihypertensive treatment is used to stabilize blood pressure and maintain it below 160/110 mm Hg.

Fetal monitoring

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Fetal surveillance includes daily nonstress tests and twice-weekly biophysical profiles.
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