Prognosis

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are estimated to complicate up to 10% of pregnancies worldwide, with gestational hypertension occurring in 6% of pregnancies.[50][51]​ Black and Hispanic women may have greater progression of gestational hypertension to pre-eclampsia/eclampsia compared with white women.[4]​​​​​​ The most important factors influencing maternal and neonatal outcomes are the severity of hypertension and presence of end-organ damage, rather than excess protein excretion.[52]

Long-term disease associations

Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Regular assessment of cardiovascular risk in these women provides a unique opportunity for timely cardiovascular prevention.[53][54]

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