Gestational hypertension

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Gestational hypertension or pregnancy-induced hypertension is defined as the development of "new" arterial hypertension in a pregnant woman after 20 weeks gestation.

Treatment

There is no specific treatment, but is monitored closely to rapidly identify pre-eclampsia and its life-threatening complications (HELLP syndrome and eclampsia). Treatment options are limited, as many antihypertensives may negatively affect the fetus; methyldopa and labetalol are most commonly used for severe pregnancy hypertension.

External links

* [http://hypertension.medicweb.org/special_concerns/women.php Hypertension and Women]