Hypertension in pregnancy: Pathophysiology and treatment

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Abstract

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, an umbrella term that includes preexisting and gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia, complicate up to 10% of pregnancies and represent a significant cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Despite the differences in guidelines, there appears to be consensus that severe hypertension and non-severe hypertension with evidence of end-organ damage need to be controlled; yet the ideal target ranges below 160/110 mmHg remain a source of debate. This review outlines the definition, pathophysiology, goals of therapy, and treatment agents used in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

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Braunthal, S., & Brateanu, A. (2019, April 1). Hypertension in pregnancy: Pathophysiology and treatment. SAGE Open Medicine. SAGE Publications Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1177/2050312119843700

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