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Pregnancy-induced hypertension

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}} Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) (or gestational hypertension) is defined as the development of new arterial hypertensionin a pregnantwoman after 20 weeks gestation.

Treatment

It does not normally require treatment, but is monitored closely to rapidly identify pre-eclampsiaand its life-threatening complications (HELLP syndromeand eclampsia). Treatment options are limited, as many antihypertensivesmay negatively affect the fetus; methyldopaand labetololare most commonly used for severe pregnancy hypertension.

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