Interní Med. 2011; 13(1): 46-47
Hypertension in pregnant women
- Interní kardiologická klinika FN Brno
Hypertension is one of the most common co-morbidities in pregnant women. There is a possibility of development of number of complications
in both mothers and unborn children, if a pregnant woman with a diagnosis of hypertension is inadequately followed up and
treated. High blood pressure increases both morbidity and mortality in pregnant patients, which trend we can find in countries with
a high level of medical care, too. Untreated hypertension can lead to a development of many complications. We can mention the placental
abruption and stroke among the most serious events in mothers. As the worst eventuality, hypertension can cause the intrauterine
death in unborn children.
Keywords: hypertension, pregnancy, morbidity, mortality, complications
Published: January 14, 2011 Show citation
