💡 Managing chronic hypertension (HTN) in pregnancy is increasingly important due to rising maternal age, obesity, etc. Severe HTN (≥160/110 mm Hg) requires immediate treatment, but what about nonsevere cases (140/90+)? 🤔 📊 New data suggest treating nonsevere chronic HTN (140/9…
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💡 Managing chronic hypertension (HTN) in pregnancy is increasingly important due to rising maternal age, obesity, etc. Severe HTN (≥160/110 mm Hg) requires immediate treatment, but what about nonsevere cases (140/90+)? 🤔 📊 New data sugge…
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