Abstract:INTRODUCTIONHypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) such as gestational hypertension (GHT), pre-eclampsia (PE) are the frequently encountered complications during pregnancy, complicating up to 10% of gestations. 1,2 Globally HDP remains one of the most common cause of maternal, fetal morbidity and mortality. 3,4 Prevalence of GHT and PE in developing countries is 3-10% and 4-18% respectively. 5-7 Women with HDP is associated with increased risks of placental abruption, cerebrovascular events, disseminated in… Show more
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