High Blood Pressure: Complications
Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Topic Overview
11/22/06, HealthwiseBlood pressure is a measure of how hard your blood pushes against the walls of your arteries. If the force is too hard, you have high blood pressure (also called hypertension). When high blood pressure starts after 20 weeks of pregnanc
Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - What Happens
11/22/06, HealthwiseNormally, a pregnant woman's blood pressure is slightly lower than normal during the second trimester and then gradually returns to normal throughout the remainder of her pregnancy. However, in 10% of pregnant women, blood pressur
Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - When To Call a Doctor
11/22/06, HealthwiseIf you have preeclampsia, it is possible that you will have an unexpected seizure (eclampsia). Eclampsia can lead to a coma and is life-threatening to both you and your fetus.
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Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Home Treatment
11/22/06, HealthwiseIf you have ongoing (chronic) high blood pressure and are taking blood pressure medicine, talk to your health professional before becoming pregnant (or as soon as you learn you are pregnant). Some high blood pressure medicines are
Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Medications
11/22/06, HealthwiseMedicine for preeclampsia and high blood pressure during pregnancy may be used to:
Metabolic Syndrome
07/20/06, HealthwiseMetabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that include too much fat around the waist, elevated blood pressure, high triglycerides, elevated blood sugar, and low HDL cholesterol.
High blood pressure and sex: Overcome the challenges
08/16/06, MayoClinic.comHigh blood pressure can impact your sex life. Consider potential problems — and solutions.
High blood pressure and pregnancy: Healthy mom, healthy baby
08/01/07, MayoClinic.comHigh blood pressure and pregnancy — When you have hypertension, pregnancy requires special care.
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12/13/06, Psychology TodayLet go of that grudge for your own well-being: The link between forgiveness and longevity.
Hydralazine for high blood pressure during pregnancy
11/22/06, HealthwiseHydralazine relaxes the smooth muscle of blood vessels. This relaxation causes the blood vessels to widen (dilate), reducing blood pressure.
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