Pregnant Women With Hypertension At Increased Risk Of Developing Chronic Kidney Disease

Pregnant women with hypertension are much more likely to develop chronic kidney disease compared to women without the condition reveals a recent study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Hypertension is a medical condition also known as high blood pressure, it occurs when the arteries have a significant force of blood pushing up against the blood vessel walls. The condition can carry severe health risks for pregnant women and the fetus. Hypertension during pregnancy is fairly common, with around 5 to 10% of pregnancies affected...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pregnancy / Obstetrics Source Type: news