Severe antepartum hypertension and associated peripartum morbidity among pregnant women in an urban tertiary care medical center

ConclusionsPatients with severe hypertension antepartum have higher associated maternal and fetal adverse events while treatment is often delayed. Further studies should evaluate the effects of adequate time to treatment for severe hypertension. Steps should also be taken to standardize identification and reporting of severe maternal morbidity.
Source: Pregnancy Hypertension: An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research