Practical guide for the management of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy

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.

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Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia, are a global health problem affecting over 10% of pregnancies and causing increased mortality and morbidity for both mothers and fetuses. In addition to the focus on patient outcomes and family experiences, the economic impact of this disease is also noteworthy. Compared to pregnancies without hypertension, those with hypertension require more hospitalizations and incur higher healthcare costs. Therefore, this article aims to analyze hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and provide practical tips for their clinical management.