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    • Normal blood pressure ranges benefit both mother and fetus during pregnancy.
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  • Discussion of modern monitoring techniques, including telemonitoring.
  • Overview of suitable antihypertensive pharmacologic agents for pregnancy.

    • Main Results:

    • Blood pressure values linked to normal outcomes are lower than recommended treatment thresholds.
    • Tight diastolic blood pressure control (under 85 mmHg) is safe and prevents severe maternal hypertension.
    • Close monitoring and early intervention optimize antihypertensive therapy.
    • Limited pharmacological options exist for treating hypertension in pregnancy.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a need for standardized guidelines regarding hypertension in pregnancy.
    • Tight blood pressure control is beneficial and achievable.
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    • Careful selection of antihypertensive medications is critical.