Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: Section A Systems -- ch. 1 Hypertension and pre-eclampsia -- ch. 2 Heart disease -- ch. 3 Thromboembolic disease -- ch. 4 Respiratory disease -- ch. 5 Diabetes mellitus -- ch. 6 Thyroid and parathyroid disease -- ch. 7 Pituitary and adrenal disease -- ch. 8 Connective tissue disease -- ch. 9 Neurological problems -- ch. 10 Renal disease -- ch. 11 Liver disease -- ch. 12 Gastrointestinal disease -- ch. 13 Skin disease -- ch. 14 Haematological problems -- ch. 15 Human immunodeficiency virus and other infectious diseases -- Section B Differential diagnosis of medical problems in pregnancy -- ch. 16 Tables -- Table 16.1 Breathlessness -- Table 16.2 Palpitations -- Table 16.3 Chest pain -- Table 16.4 Heart murmur -- Table 16.5 Hypertension -- Table 16.6 Abnormal thyroid function tests -- Table 16.7 Headache -- Table 16.8 Seizures -- Table 16.9 Dizziness -- Table 16.10 Collapse -- Table 16.11 Numbness -- Table 16.12 Proteinuria.

Note continued: Table 16.13 Abnormal renal function/acute kidney injury (AKI) -- Table 16.14 Pruritus -- Table 16.15 Jaundice/abnormal liver function tests -- Table 16.16 Vomiting -- Table 16.17 Abdominal pain.

This publication addresses the most common and serious medical conditions encountered in pregnancy, including heart disease, thromboembolism, diabetes, skin problems, gastrointestinal disease, neurological problems, hormonal diseases, hypertension and pre-eclampsia, and more. For each condition, the handbook includes a description of incidence, clinical features, pathogenesis, diagnosis, the effect of pregnancy, and management of the condition. The book also includes a detailed section focusing on the differential diagnosis of common symptoms including hypertension, chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, headaches, dizziness, abdominal pain, and more.-- Source other than Library of Congress.