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Hypertension In Pregnancy
Health Encyclopedia: High Blood Pressure
Hypertension is blood pressure that is often higher than 140/90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).
Alternative Names
HBP; Blood pressure - high
Considerations
Blood pressure can vary throughout the day and change with activity. A blood pressure measurement has two numbers:
- The top (systolic) number is the blood pressure during the heartbeat.
- The bottom (diastolic) number is the blood pressure between beats.
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Expert & Community Posts
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension: Identifying the Risks to Protect Your Baby
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August 11, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Inducing a pregnancy at 37 weeks, may be healthier for some women and their babies. About six percent of pregnancies are... Read summary »
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