Hypertension in Pregnancy and Women

Author(s):

Manesh R. Patel, MD,Payal Kohli, MD, FACC

Key Takeaways

Difficult-to-treat hypertension involves uncontrolled blood pressure despite using three or more antihypertensive medications, including a diuretic.
It is distinct from resistant hypertension, which is more common and may not include a diuretic in treatment.
This condition affects a smaller subset of patients with high blood pressure and requires a comprehensive management approach.
Lifestyle modifications and evaluation for secondary causes are crucial for optimal management of difficult-to-treat hypertension.

A panelist discusses how hypertensive disorders during pregnancy remain a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, affecting 5-10% of pregnancies and requiring careful monitoring, early detection, and appropriate medical management to protect both mother and baby.

EP: 1.Unmet Needs in HTN: Patient Adherence, Comorbid Conditions, and Prevalence

EP: 2.Current Limitations With Traditional Antihypertensive Drugs

EP: 3.Drug Classes Available to Treat Patients With High Blood Pressure

EP: 4.Difficult-to-Treat Hypertension Treatment Strategies

EP: 5.Current Therapeutic Guidelines for Managing Resistant Hypertension

EP: 6.Endothelin Pathway

EP: 7.PRECISION trial

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EP: 8.Hypertension in Pregnancy and Women

EP: 9.Tips for Precise Readings

EP: 10.Patient Case No. 1

EP: 11.Patient Case No. 2

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How does aprocitentan address the current challenges associated with hypertension treatment (eg, improved efficacy: systolic/diastolic control 24 hours a day, improved safety regarding hyperkalemia/hypotension, and reduced drug-drug interactions)?