Studio discussion: thyroid and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

In this episode of the Clinical Update podcast, MIMS Learning medical editors Sangeeta and Dawn discuss the management of thyroid and hypertensive disorders during the antenatal period, including latest guidelines and prescribing recommendations. Educational objectivesAfter listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to:Recall the target TSH level for women who are pregnant or trying to conceiveUnderstand the increased thyroxine demand during pregnancy and practical steps for adjusting levothyroxine doses in women with hypothyroidismIdentify and manage subclinical and overt hypothyroidism in the context of pregnancy and fertilityChoose appropriate anti-thyroid medication based on the trimester, considering the risks associated with these medicationsRecall the features of pre-eclampsia and when to referDiagnose and manage hypertensive disorders of pregnancyRecall the target blood pressure range for pregnant womenKnow which antihypertensive medications are to be avoided in pregnancy owing to teratogenicity riskYou can access the website version of this podcast, along with a list of key learning points, on MIMS Learning - and make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.MIMS LearningSubscribe to MIMS LearningPractice on a page: hypertensive disorders of pregnancyUnderstanding and managing fertility and pregnancy in thyroid disease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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