Due to the high risk of morbidity and mortality in pregnant women with
unrecognised and untreated preeclampsia, a high index of suspicion for signs of
preeclampsia should be used to evaluate, treat and monitor patients. Early blood
pressure control and seizure prophylaxis during labour are essential to ensure maternal
safety. However, a limited proportion of pregnancies and deliveries may present a wide
range of complications that may require admission to a critical care unit (CCU).
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and massive hemorrhage are among the most
common causes of admission to the CCU in pregnant and post-partum women.
Keywords: Blood Pressure, Biomarkers, Cardiovascular Disease, Eclampsia, Fetal Outcome, Foetus, HELLP Syndrome, Hypertension, Hypertensive Disorders, Labetalol, Maternal Morbidity, Maternal Health, Nifedipine, Pathogenesis, Placental Dysfunction, Preeclampsia, Pregnancy.
