Impact of Antihypertensive Treatment on Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes in Pregnancy Complicated by Chronic Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta–Analysis [Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis]

ConclusionsAntihypertensive treatment reduces the risk of severe hypertension in pregnant women with chronic hypertension. A considerable paucity of data exists to guide choice of antihypertensive agent. Adequately powered head‐to‐head randomized controlled trials of commonly used antihypertensive agents are required to inform prescribing.

Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - May 17, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Webster, L. M., Conti-Ramsden, F., Seed, P. T., Webb, A. J., Nelson-Piercy, C., Chappell, L. C. Tags: Pregnancy, Hypertension, Treatment, Meta Analysis Systematic Review and Meta ‐ Source Type: research