Pregnancy-induced hypertension: current concepts.
This brief review outlines current concepts concerning the aetiology and pathophysiology of pregnancy-induced hypertension and, based upon these concepts, presents a plan of intensive care management for the severe forms of this condition.
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St. George Hospital, Kogarah, Sydney, Australia.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care