Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are a leading cause of global maternal and fetal morbidity. The four hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia-eclampsia, and chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia. A careful history, review of systems, physical examina-tion, and laboratory analysis can help differentiate these disorders and quantify the severity of the disease, which holds important implications for disease management.

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Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, including chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia-eclampsia, and chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia, are a major cause of morbidity for pregnant women and their babies worldwide. A comprehensive evaluation, including medical history, physical examination, and laboratory analysis, is crucial for distinguishing between these disorders and determining the severity, which has important implications for disease management.