Maternal and fetal outcome in women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: the impact of prenatal care

Conclusion:
In a tertiary reference hospital, eclampsia and chronic hypertension superimposed on pre-eclampsia are associated with a worst outcome for mothers and fetuses, whereas complete prenatal care is associated with a better maternal and fetal outcome in HDP.

Source: Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease - September 2, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Barbosa, I. R. C., Silva, W. B. M., Cerqueira, G. S. G., Novo, N. F., Almeida, F. A., Novo, J. L. V. G. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research