The present chapter includes a revision of a previous chapter named “Antihypertensive
Treatment” in the fourth edition (Chapter 19), by Jason G. Umans, Edgardo J. Abalos, and F …

The chapter discusses the diagnosis, management, and treatment of hypertensive disorders
of pregnancy and associated complications. Current research directions are outlined along …

Guidelines for the rational management of hypertension in pregnancy include appropriate
use of hospitalization, avoidance of medications not contributing directly to the amelioration …

Hypertensive pregnancy disorders complicate 6% to 8% of pregnancies and cause
significant maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The goal of treatment is to prevent …

This article considers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and etiologies of hypertensive
conditions, and considers specific agents for treating this condition. It also reviews the side …

Hypertension is the most common medical disorder during pregnancy [1]. Approximately 70
percent of women diagnosed with hypertension during pregnancy will have gestational …

Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Common Clinical Conundr... : Obstetrical & Gynecological
Survey Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Common Clinical Conundrums : Obstetrical & …

Hypertensive disorders affect as many as 10% of all pregnancies worldwide. 1 This
heterogeneous group of disorders includes chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension …

Hypertension is the second most common medical condition to complicate pregnancy,
ranking behind only anemia. Unlike the anemias, which infrequently cause serious …

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are a major cause of both maternal and fetal morbidity
and mortality and account for approximately one quarter of all antenatal admissions to the …