Accurate blood pressure measurement fundamental to early diagnosis in pregnancy
Thursday, April 2, 2015 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Accurate blood pressure measurement is fundamental to the early diagnosis of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, says a review. The diagnosis and management of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, as well as obstetric haemorrhage, sepsis and safe abortion contribute to more than half of all maternal deaths globally, so the accuracy of BP measurement is vital, the review concludes.