Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy

Abstract

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy form the deadly triad along with hemorrhage and infection that contribute greatly to maternal morbidity and mortality rates. It complicates about 5–10% of pregnancies worldwide. Despite decades of research, it is still an enigma that how pregnancy incites or aggravates hypertension. Development of strategies to prevent and treat the disorder has been challenging due to an incomplete understanding of the pathogenesis. This article reviews the current aspect in its etiology and management of this disorder.