Less-Tight Versus Tight Control of Hypertension in Pregnancy

ABSTRACT Nearly 10% of pregnant women have hypertension, which can increase both perinatal and maternal risk. While there have been several randomized controlled trials examining hypertension in pregnant women, they were not consistent enough to determine blood-pressure targets for pregnant women experiencing hypertension. Current guidelines are debated over treatment goals between less-tight control (blood pressure elevated but not …