Treating Hypertension in the Pregnant Patient
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Report By: Keneil Bullock - General Physician
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Institution: Levi Latham Health Complex
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Date Submitted: 10th December 2019
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Last Modified: 10th December 2019
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Status: Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [adult pregnant patients with severe hypertension presenting to the Emergency Departement or admitted on the ward]
is [intravenous Labetalol compared to Hydralazine] [more effective at reducing blood pressure to an acceptable level in a shorter time span, decreasing the need for repeated doses, and resulting in fewer side effects]?