Pre-eclampsia is a major cause of maternal mortality (15–20% in developed countries) and
morbidities (acute and long-term), perinatal deaths, preterm birth, and intrauterine growth …

We thank the following individuals who, in addition to members of our Editorial Board, will
serve as referees for this series: Dwight P. Cruikshank, MD, Ronald S. Gibbs, MD, Gary DV …

Background The benefits and safety of the treatment of mild chronic hypertension (blood
pressure,< 160/100 mm Hg) during pregnancy are uncertain. Data are needed on whether a …

Recommendations about therapy for hypertension are here preceded by some
considerations on the strength of available evidence on the benefits associated with …

2003 European Society of Hypertension–European Society of Ca... : Journal of
Hypertension 2003 European Society of Hypertension–European Society of Cardiology …

Preeclampsia is a heterogeneous disorder, and as with other diseases (eg, type I and type II
diabetes), progress in the understanding of this disorder would be assisted greatly if …

The pathogenesis of eclamptic convulsions remains unknown. Cerebral imaging suggests
that cerebral abnormalities in eclampsia (mostly vasogenic edema) are similar to those …

This is an overview of evidence of the effectiveness of antenatal care in relation to maternal
mortality and serious morbidity, focused in particular on develo** countries. It …

Pre-eclampsia is associated with significant morbidity and mortality for mother and baby, but
it resolves completely post partum. Despite a steady reduction in maternal mortality from the …

This report updates the 1990 “National High Blood Pressure Education Program Working
Group Report on High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy” and focuses on classification …