Healthful Woman Podcast
Chronic Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) in Pregnancy- - with Dr. Simi Gupta .
Episode 153
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46m
Dr. Simi Gupta and Dr. Fox discuss high blood pressure in pregnancy, including chronic hypertension and pre-existing hypertension. Dr. Gupta reviews risks like high body weight and advanced maternal age, how hypertension is diagnosed, complications it may cause, and treatment options.
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