Pregnancy
Approximately 20% of women develop hypertension during pregnancy
(preeclampsia or toxemia). Preeclampsia can usually be recognized by a clear
increase in blood pressure and high urine protein levels after 20 weeks of ges-
tation. Since many oscillometric devices appeared to be unsuitable for use in
pregnancy, preeclampsia health care authorities require that blood pressure
monitors used for this vulnerable patient group are specifically tested.
The ADC e-sphyg 3 digital blood pressure monitor has successfully passed this
validation and therefore may be recommended for use during pregnancy and
preeclampsia.
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