Question

A 30-year-old primigravida at 33 weeks' gestation presents to the emergency department with a severe headache and visual disturbances. Blood pressure is 172/112 mm Hg on repeat manual measurement. Urinalysis shows 3+ protein. The fetus is viable with reassuring monitoring. According to SOGC guidance, what is the most appropriate immediate blood pressure management?

Accepted Answer

Administer intravenous labetalol and admit for further management

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Start oral methyldopa and discharge with close outpatient follow-up

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Start low-dose aspirin and reassess blood pressure in 24 hours

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Commence oral nifedipine sustained-release and plan elective induction at 39 weeks

Answer

Defer antihypertensives to avoid compromising uteroplacental perfusion

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