Hypertension is the most common medical disorder during pregnancy.
Hypertensive diseases of pregnancy accounts for 15% of maternal deaths.
Hypertensive disorders complicate 5-7 % of all pregnancies.
The complex aetiology (Cause) of hypertension in pregnancy has led to confusion in both its definition and management.
Approximately 70% of women diagnosed with hypertension during pregnancy have gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia.
Chronic [...]