Hypertensive syndromes in pregnancy: integrative review

Abstract

Introduction: The investigation of prenatal and postpartum professional conducts to women who present some hypertensive pathology during pregnancy aims to minimize the risks of unfavorable outcomes, such as obstetric and neonatal complications. In this context, the objective was to investigate the available evidence in the literature about the scientific knowledge produced about the professional conduct performed during the prenatal and postpartum period to women with some hypertensive pathology diagnosed during pregnancy. Methods: This is an integrative literature review, which used 8 articles from the Medical Literature Analysis and Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature databases, published in Portuguese between 2008 and 2018, related to the proposed theme. Development: The results indicate that there is scientific evidence related to non-drug treatment, the use of magnesium sulfate, the use of dexmedetomidine, and the use of hydralazine and methyldopa. Conclusion: The survey reinforces the importance of guidance given by health professionals in the prevention and control of hypertensive syndromes in pregnancy, as well as their technical-scientific knowledge in the use of the most appropriate drug therapy for each case.