Antihypertensive Drugs in Pregnancy_ A Comprehensive PowerPoint Presentation

Antihypertensive Drugs in Pregnancy: A Comprehensive PowerPoint Presentation

Slide 1: Title

”Antihypertensive Drugs in Pregnancy: Safety, Efficacy, and Best Practices”

Slide 2: Introduction

Definition of hypertension in pregnancy

Prevalence and significance

Types: chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia

Slide 3: Goals of Treatment

Protect maternal health

Prevent progression to severe hypertension

Maintain fetal well-being

Prolong pregnancy when possible

Slide 4: Challenges in Management

Physiological changes during pregnancy

Potential fetal effects of medications

Limited long-term safety data

Slide 5: When to Treat

Thresholds for initiating treatment

Mild vs. severe hypertension

Considerations based on gestational age

Slide 6: First-Line Medications

Methyldopa

Mechanism of action

Safety profile

Dosing recommendations

Slide 7: First-Line Medications (continued)

2. Labetalol

Alpha and beta-blocker properties

Efficacy in pregnancy

Potential side effects

Slide 8: Second-Line Medications

Nifedipine

Calcium channel blocker

Use in acute and chronic management

Hydralazine

Role in severe hypertension

Slide 9: Other Antihypertensive Options

Beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol)

Clonidine

Pros and cons of each

Slide 10: Medications to Avoid

ACE inhibitors

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)

Reasons for contraindication

Slide 11: Special Considerations

Preeclampsia management

Severe hypertension in labor

Postpartum hypertension

Slide 12: Monitoring and Follow-up

Frequency of blood pressure checks

Fetal monitoring

Laboratory assessments

Slide 13: Non-Pharmacological Management

Salt restriction

Bed rest (controversial)

Stress reduction techniques

Slide 14: Potential Maternal Complications

Stroke

Pulmonary edema

HELLP syndrome

Slide 15: Potential Fetal Complications

Intrauterine growth restriction

Preterm birth

Placental abruption

Slide 16: Case Studies

Presentation of 2-3 clinical scenarios

Discussion of management approaches

Slide 17: Current Guidelines

ACOG recommendations

International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (ISSHP) guidelines

Slide 18: Future Directions

Ongoing research in antihypertensive use during pregnancy

Potential new therapies

Slide 19: Key Takeaways

Importance of individualized treatment

Balance between maternal and fetal risks/benefits

Regular monitoring and follow-up

Slide 20: Questions and Discussion

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