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Episode: Hypertension and the Hidden Risk Beyond Your Blood Pressure Checks
Description: Many changes during pregnancy affect your cardiovascular system, which includes your heart and blood vessels. Some fluctuations in blood pressure are expected, but hypertensive disorders are still one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal mortality worldwide. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy include chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, HELLP, and eclampsia. High blood pressure during pregnancy can place significant stress on your heart and kidneys and can contribute to heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. It also increases the risk of preterm birth, placental abruption, and cesarean birth. When blood pressure is too high, it can reduce...