[Hypertension during pregnancy]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2009 Jun 15;171(25):2094-7.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

There are four major hypertensive disorders in pregnancy: chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia and chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia. The indications and efficacy of antihypertensive treatment of the different hypertensive disorders are assessed. Advantages and disadvantages of different classes of antihypertensive drugs during pregnancy and lactation are described.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Antihypertensive Agents / adverse effects
  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / complications*
  • Hypertension / diagnosis
  • Hypertension / drug therapy
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pre-Eclampsia / diagnosis
  • Pre-Eclampsia / drug therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / drug therapy
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents