[Hypertensive diseases in pregnancy]

Internist (Berl). 2008 Jul;49(7):811-6. doi: 10.1007/s00108-008-2069-0.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Hypertension affects about 10% of pregnancies and is a leading cause of both maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Hypertension in pregnancy includes a spectrum of conditions, including preeclampsia or eclampsia, chronic arterial hypertension, gestational hypertension, and pulmonary hypertension. In this review article, current data and recommendations are summarized regarding definitions, diagnoses, and treatment options for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / diagnosis*
  • Hypertension / therapy*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / therapy*