This chapter discusses the effects of chronic hypertension on pregnancy, clarify the
terminology and criteria used to define and diagnose it during pregnancy, and review …

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 …

Objective: To conduct a systematic review of evidence relating to management of mild
chronic hypertension during pregnancy, including associated risks, benefits, and harms of …

Chronic hypertension in pregnancy is associated with increased rates of adverse maternal
and fetal outcomes both acute and long term. These adverse outcomes are particularly seen …

Pregnancy complicated by hypertension is a common problem faced by clinicians. It can
lead to substantial maternal and/or fetal/neonatal morbidity and mortality. There are a variety …

The efficacy of antihypertensive treatment was investigated in pregnant women with chronic
hypertension (CH) or gestational hypertension (GH) on the basis of the occurrence of …

Hypertension is a common and potentially serious complication of human pregnancy. It can
be a marker of underlying maternal disease processes aggravated by pregnancy, or it can …

Chronic hypertension in pregnancy is associated with increased rates of adverse maternal
and fetal outcomes, both acute and long term. This chapter discusses the definition …

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 …

While hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal death in most of the world, hypertensive
disorders of pregnancy are the leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States. The …