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Obstetrics & GynecologyHypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Initial treatment objectives in gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia

THE CONTEXT
Treatment is described as mostly empirical and symptomatic because the etiology of pre-eclampsia remains obscure.

Treatment objectives

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Stabilize hypertension and prevent progression to severe pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome or eclampsia.
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Prevent complications.
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