HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS IN PREGNANCY
| Name | Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau |
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| Activity Title | HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS IN PREGNANCY |
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| Details | Hypertensive disorders are among the most common medical complications during pregnancy and represent a significant cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. These conditions require timely diagnosis, close monitoring, and appropriate management to ensure the well-being of both the mother and baby.
Types of Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
Definition: Hypertension (high blood pressure) diagnosed before pregnancy or before 20 weeks of gestation. Blood pressure remains elevated above 140/90 mmHg.
Risks: Can increase the likelihood of preterm birth, placental abruption, and fetal growth restriction. |
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| Competence | Emergency Medicine |
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| Start Date | 31-10-2024 |
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| End Date | 01-11-2024 |
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| Event Time | 08:45 PM |
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| Location | virtual |
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| Cost (UGX) | 0 |
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| CPD Points | 2 |
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