Blood pressure cut-offs at 11-13 weeks ’ gestation and risk of preeclampsia

A parallel has been drawn between first trimester placental vascular maturation and maternal cardiovascular adaptations, including blood pressure. Although 140/90 mmHg is well-accepted as the threshold for chronic hypertension in the general obstetric population in early pregnancy, a different threshold could apply to stratify risk of adverse outcomes, such as preeclampsia. This could have implications for interventions, such as the threshold for initiation of antihypertensive therapy and the target blood pressure level.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Original Research: Obstetrics Source Type: research