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Critical Care in Obstetrics Course 2023: Understanding Blood Pressure Physiology and Treatment of Hypertension (No CME)
This Critical Care in Obstetrics Online Course topic consists of the following:
Pre-test Quiz
Lecture
Lecture Slides
Post-test Quiz
Upon completion of the components in this topic, the learner will be able to:
1.Define hypertensive emergency
2.Describe causes of acute hypertension “Gestalt of the BP”
4.Identify appropriate treatment
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Understanding Blood Pressure Physiology and Treatment of Hypertension Pre-Test
6 Questions | 1 attempt | 0/6 points to pass
6 Questions | 1 attempt | 0/6 points to pass
Understanding Blood Pressure Physiology and Treatment of Hypertension Lecture Slides
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Open to download resource.
Understanding Blood Pressure Physiology and Treatment of Hypertension Lecture
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Lecturer:
Michael Foley, MD
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ
Conflict of interest disclose: Consultant: Sera Prognositics; Author: UpToDate; Lecturer: Symposia Medicus
Lecture Objectives
1- Understand the physiology of systolic and diastolic blood pressure
2- Predict the effect on blood pressure by different agents through their mechanism of
action
3- Identify appropriate pharmacologic therapy for acute hypertension
References
1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Task Force on Hypertension in Pregnancy.
Understanding Blood Pressure Physiology and Treatment of Hypertension Case Study
5 Questions | Unlimited attempts | 0/5 points to pass
5 Questions | Unlimited attempts | 0/5 points to pass
Understanding Blood Pressure Physiology and Treatment of Hypertension Simulation
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