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Volume 6 Issue 6 (June, 2018)

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A study on Radiological investigation of cerebrovascular disease in hypertension during pregnancy
Vishal Singh

Introduction:Risk factors for stroke during pregnancy and the postpartum period include high blood pressure during pregnancy, HELLP syndrome (a condition characterized by the breakdown of red blood cells, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count), frequent vomiting, and changes in red blood cell breakdown and the tendency to form blood clots in late pregnancy and after giving birth. Materials and Methods:We additionally examined CVDs that are specific to certain types, including myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular illness, stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hypertensive disease, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, rheumatic heart disease, and peripheral arterial disease. Results: In this study, the majority of the patients experienced seizures in 31 cases (57%). This was followed by blurred vision in 17 cases (30%), severe headache in 6 cases (7%), unconsciousness in 5 cases (6%), and sudden loss of vision, weakness on the left side of the body, and altered sensorium in one case each (3%). The average length of seizures is 1.32 days, blurred vision lasts for 1.35 days, and severe headache typically lasts for 1.6 days. high blood pressure has been identified as a significant risk factor for the development of cerebrovascular illness. Conclusion:There should be increased awareness and widespread use of CT/MRI in cases where seizures occur during pregnancy/postpartum, as well as in cases where loss of consciousness is observed.

 
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