Practical guide for the management of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy
Christina Antza, Stella Stabouli, Vasilios Kotsis
Abstract
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia, are a worldwide health problem. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy affect more than 10% of pregnancies and are associated with increased mortality and morbidity for both mother and fetus. Although patients' outcomes and family's experience will always be the primary concern regarding hypertensive complications during pregnancy, the economic aspect of this disease is also worth noting. Compared with normotensive pregnancies, those related with hypertension resulted in an excess increase in hospitalization and healthcare cost. Hence, the focus of this review is to analyze hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and to present practical tips with clear instructions for the clinical management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. This overview offers a detailed approach from the diagnosis to treatment and follow-up of a pregnant women with hypertension, evidence based, to support these instructions.