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Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Nov 10, 202119 minEp. 89
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Episode description

Hypertension is the fancy word for high blood pressure, a common condition where the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is strong enough that it may cause health problems. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are health issues associated with high blood pressure in pregnancy, and they are the leading cause of maternal death due to long-term health complications, such as cardiovascular disease. They can also impact the health & safety of the developing fetus. Listen to today’s podcast to learn more about the main types of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, how they are diagnosed, treated, and how they might be prevented!

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