Blood pressure measurement in pregnancy

Authors

  • Sonia M. Junqueira V. de Oliveira USP; Escola de Enfermagem; Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Psiquiátrica
  • Edna Apparecida Moura Arcuri USP; Escola de Enfermagem; Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691997000300008

Keywords:

blood pressure, blood pressure measurement in pregnancy

Abstract

This study deals with the review of the literature regarding the indirect blood pressure measurement in normal pregnant women. It shows the changes that happened whith the blood pressure due to pregnancy. Polemical aspects in the procedure of blood pressure measurement are discussed; for example, which one of the Korotkoff phases (4 or 5) that better represent the diastolic blood pressure and the use of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in pregnancy. The recommendations from different societies are emphasized (American Heart Association, British Hypertension Society, Australasian Society, National High Blood Pressure Education Program and World Health Organization).

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Published

1997-07-01

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3 (1997)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Oliveira, S. M. J. V. de, & Arcuri, E. A. M. (1997). Blood pressure measurement in pregnancy. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 5(3), 49-55. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691997000300008