Journal of Hypertension: Open Access

Zabsonré Patrice

Publications

• Research Article
  Hypertension in Pregnancy at the Teaching Hospital of Yalgado Ouédraogo, Burkina Faso
  Author(s): Millogo RC Georges, Yameogo Relwendé Aristide, Mandi D Germain, Sompougdou Camille, Naïbé D Temoua, Kologo K Jonas, Yaméogo N Valentin, Samadoulougou K André, Millogo Françoise and Zabsonré PatriceMillogo RC Georges, Yameogo Relwendé Aristide, Mandi D Germain, Sompougdou Camille, Naïbé D Temoua, Kologo K Jonas, Yaméogo N Valentin, Samadoulougou K André, Millogo Françoise and Zabsonré Patrice
  
  Introduction: Hypertension in pregnancy remains one of the leading causes of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. We aim to assess the prognostic pattern of hypertension (HPT)during pregnancy in the cardiology and obstetrics/gynaecology departments of Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital. Patients and methods: An observational cohort study was conducted from July 1st 2012 to March 31st 2013 in pregnant women with HPTwho consent to participate. Follow-up visits were monthly performed. Results: Overall 3247 pregnant women attended the Obstetrics/Gynaecology department and 312 were hypertensive. The prevalence of HPT during pregnancy was 9.6%. Study population comprised 126 patients who consented to participate in the study. Chronic HTP and preeclampsia accounted for 19% and 49.2 % of all cases respectively. The mean age was 29 ± 6.7 years. Antihypertensive dr.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1095.1000199

  Abstract PDF