Hypertension Secondary to Renal Disease During Childbirth: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1. Introduction Hypertension secondary to renal disease during childbirth is a profound, high-acuity obstetric emergency that arises when a pregnant woman with preexisting kidney dysfunction enters the active phase of labor and delivery. The intrapartum period—the hours encompassing labor, delivery, and the immediate recovery—places an immense, dynamic mechanical and cardiovascular burden on the maternal body. … Read more