Clinical CPD topic
Hypertension in pregnancy: practise, reflect and record
Practise hypertension in pregnancy through five clinical cases, review the explanations and build a professional learning record. Recognise pre-eclampsia from hypertension and proteinuria, and interpret PLGF testing alongside clinical surveillance.
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What you’ll work on
- Recognise pre-eclampsia from hypertension and proteinuria, and interpret PLGF testing alongside clinical surveillance.
- Select first-line oral antihypertensive treatment and identify when chronic hypertension warrants aspirin prophylaxis.
- Select the magnesium sulfate loading and maintenance regimen for severe pre-eclampsia with neurological features and imminent birth.
Think through a clinical case
Decide how you would approach this case before opening the question session.
A previously normotensive woman at 28 weeks has blood pressure 146/96 mmHg on repeat measurement and urine protein:creatinine ratio 38 mg/mmol. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A case from the UKMLA question bank. The session provides the answer and explanation after your attempt.
From a decision to a learning record
- Test your reasoning. Answer five questions from this topic’s clinical-content library.
- Explore the gaps. Review explanations and use Tutor to work through decisions that need more thought.
- Reflect on application. Describe what you learned and what you would change or investigate.
- Review your evidence. Confirm the activity and time spent, then retain or export your professional record.
Primary sources and further reading
Read the source in the same jurisdiction as your question session.