Medical Management of the Pregnant Patient : a Clinician's Handbook

This protocol-based book uses algorithms to discuss preconception care, care during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the link between postpartum and ongoing primary care. The need for an educated provider community to care for pregnant patients is enormous, and __Medical Management of the Pregnant Patient__ provides a practical handbook that addresses all aspects of this topic. A brief overview of physiology, its impact on pregnancy and diagnostics, and treatment recommendations are included. Each section covers both diseases that may exist independent of pregnancy and diseases unique to pregnancy. Additionally, symptom-based complaints are incorporated into each section and cross-referenced appropriately. Internal medicine physicians, obstetricians, family practitioners and gynecologists alike will benefit from the practical clinical guidelines presented in this book. This Protocol-based Book Uses Algorithms To Discuss Preconception Care, Care During Pregnancy, Labor And Delivery, And The Link Between Postpartum And Ongoing Primary Care. The Need For An Educated Provider Community To Care For Pregnant Patients Is Enormous, And Medical Management Of The Pregnant Patient Provides A Practical Handbook That Addresses All Aspects Of This Topic. A Brief Overview Of Physiology, Its Impact On Pregnancy And Diagnostics, And Treatment Recommendations Are Included. Each Section Covers Both Diseases That May Exist Independent Of Pregnancy And Diseases Unique To Pregnancy. Additionally, Symptom-based Complaints Are Incorporated Into Each Section And Cross-referenced Appropriately. Internal Medicine Physicians, Obstetricians, Family Practitioners And Gynecologists Alike Will Benefit From The Practical Clinical Guidelines Presented In This Book. Cardiac Disease -- Dermatology -- Endocrinology -- Gi -- Hematology -- Infectious Disease -- Nephrology -- Neurology -- Pulmonary/critical Care -- Rheumatology -- Tables Of Drugs, Diagnostic Imaging, Normal Lab Values, And Normal Physiologic Changes. Karen Rosene-montella, Editor. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web. Front Matter....Pages i-xi Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Cardiac Disease....Pages 3-17 Front Matter....Pages 19-19 Management Principles of the Critically Ill Obstetric Patient....Pages 21-31 Front Matter....Pages 33-33 Mood Disorders....Pages 35-58 Front Matter....Pages 59-59 Diabetes and Pregnancy....Pages 61-78 Front Matter....Pages 79-79 The Gastrointestinal Tract and the Liver in Pregnancy: Normal Functions and Diseases....Pages 81-130 Front Matter....Pages 131-131 Thrombophilia and Thrombosis....Pages 133-148 Special Hematologic Issues in the Pregnant Patient....Pages 149-173 Front Matter....Pages 175-175 Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy....Pages 177-193 Front Matter....Pages 195-195 Viral Infection in Pregnancy: HIV and Viral Hepatitis....Pages 197-216 Front Matter....Pages 217-217 Headaches and Seizures....Pages 219-231 Front Matter....Pages 233-233 Pulmonary Disorders in Pregnancy....Pages 235-257 Front Matter....Pages 259-259 Renal Disease in Pregnancy....Pages 261-272 Front Matter....Pages 273-273 The Care and Management of Rheumatologic Disease in Pregnancy....Pages 275-317 Front Matter....Pages 319-319 Thyroid Disease....Pages 321-340 Back Matter....Pages 341-351