Treatment of arterial hypertension in pregnant women

Pregnant women especially have an increased risk for arterial hypertension, which can lead to maternal and fetal complications. Preeclampsia and severe arterial hypertension are associated with the highest risk. In pregnancy, there are four major hypertensive disorders: chronic (preexisting) hypertension, preeclampsia-eclampsia, gestational hypertension and preeclampsia-eclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension. The therapeutic approach of hypertension in pregnant women should balance the risks and benefits for both mother and fetus. The factors that should be taken into consideration are: the level of blood pressure, the etiology of the hypertension, and timing of delivery.