Perinatal outcome in gestational hypertension: which role for developing preeclampsia. a population-based cohort study

Gestational hypertension (GH) is defined as an increase of blood pressure (BP  ≥ 140/90 mm Hg) arising after 20 weeks of gestation in the absence of significant proteinuria, biochemical or haematological abnormalities and new signs of end-organ dysfunction and is usually not accompanied by fetal growth restriction. Its incidence is worldwide estimated as 4-17% in null iparous women and 2-4% in multiparous women, but it is even higher in women with previous preeclampsia (PE) [1]. One in 50 hypertensive women in their pregnancy develop essential hypertension by the time of their next pregnancy [2].

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - May 31, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sascia Moresi, Carmelinda Martino, Silvia Salvi, Gelsomina Del Sordo, Stefano Fruci, Serafina Garofalo, Antonio Lanzone, Sara De Carolis, Sergio Ferrazzani Source Type: research