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When necessary, use a proven and safe agent to treat hypertension in pregnancy

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Chronic and gestational hypertension and preeclampsia fall under the umbrella term ‘hypertension in pregnancy’. These conditions pose important risks for both the mother and the fetus. The aim of pharmacological treatment of hypertension in pregnancy is to prevent maternal complications and ensure that the fetus is unharmed. Therefore, the use of agents with proven efficacy and well-documented tolerability in pregnant patients is recommended.

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This article was adapted from Drugs 2014;74(3):283–96 [2] and its preparation was not supported by any external funding. The preparation of the source article [2] was supported by an award from the US National Institute on Aging.

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    Adis Medical Writers. When necessary, use a proven and safe agent to treat hypertension in pregnancy. Drugs Ther Perspect 30, 356–360 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40267-014-0148-y

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