Choosing the best drug for a particular patient Whichever approach you use in beginning (or changing) antihypertensive therapy, you should evaluate your patient for characteristics that will predict a favorable or unfavorable response (Table 2). Table 2. Factors To Consider When Choosing An Antihypertensive Agent Dosing Frequency Quality Of Life Cost Possibility Of Pregnancy Age [...]
Hypertension in pregnancy requires treatment that balances optimal outcomes for both mother and fetus. Hypertension during pregnancy is the second leading cause of maternal death, accounting for 15% of pregnancy-associated mortality in the United States. Approximately 8% of pregnancies are complicated by hypertension. Maternal complications of untreated hypertension during pregnancy include hepatic failure, acute renal [...]
