Medical Complications in Pregnancy

Perfect for providing expert care for disorders created or affected
by pregnancy. Each disorder-focused chapter opens with a high-yield
“pathway” summarizing the best course of action as determined by
scientific studies. Useful illustrative case studies, tips, clinical
forms, and patient education information are included.

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practical pathways in OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
COMPLICATIONS IN PREGNANCY
Sabrina D. Craigo, MD
Emily R. Baker, MD
A UNIQUE DECISION-MAKING TOOL FOR DAILY PRACTICE This evidence-based
resource provides easy-to-use, expert guidance on the assessment and
treatment of common pregnancy complications seen in daily office
practice. After a brief overview of the effects of disease on
pregnancy and pregnancy on disease, you’ll find practical, easy-to-
access coverage of:
* System-by-system review of diseases induced or exacerbated by
pregnancy
* System-by-system treatment of diseases' effects on pregnancy
* Coverage of common complications in endocrine, hematologic, renal,
GI, cardiovascular, pulmonary,
rheumatologic/musculoskeletal, neurologic, and other systems
Separate sections cover skin conditions, obesity, and substance abuse.
About the Practical Pathways Series:
Practical Pathways in Obstetrics & Gynecology is a unique new series
especially designed to tackle the challenging clinical topics
encountered in daily practice. Each title in the series features a
standardized, user-friendly approach that guides you systematically
through evaluation, diagnosis, and management:
*A high-yield, algorithmic Pathway at the start of most chapters
provides an “at a glance” summary of recommended management
* What’s the Evidence? questions summarize major clinical trials and
their application to daily practice
* Guiding Questions review what strategic questions clinicians should
ask themselves when first evaluating a patient
* Key Points are highlighted in the margins
* Case Studies demonstrate the clinical application of concepts, and
further hone diagnostic skills
* References facilitate further research or study
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OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES:
Cedars: Infertility
Liu and Gass: Management of the Perimenopause
Newton: Infections in Women
Weber: Office Urogynecology






ENDOCRINE
Hyperprolactinemia
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Gestational diabetes
Pregestational diabetes
Polycystic ovary disease
HEMATOLOGIC
Anemia
Hemoglobinopathies
Sickle Cell disease
Thrombocytopenia
RENAL
Chronic renal disease
Nephrolithiasis
Pyelonephritis
GASTROINTESTINAL
Hepatitis
Gastroenteritis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Cholestasis
Cholecystitis
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Herpes simplex
HIV
Toxoplasmosis /CMV
Varicella
Tuberculosis
GC /Chlamydia
CARDIOVASCULAR
Chronic hypertension
Thromboembolism
Thrombophilias
Dyrthythmias
Structural heart disease
PULMONARY
Asthma
Pneumonia
RHEUMATOLOGIC / ORTHOPEDIC
Carpal Tunnel
Back pain
Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
NEUROLOGIC
Headache
Seizure Disorder
AVM/Aneurysm
MISCELLANEOUS
Dermatoses in Pregnancy
Dental disease
Substance abuse
Obesity