[Arterial hypertension in pregnancy. Concise review]

The diagnostic principles and current therapy employed in cases of arterial hypertension during pregnancy are summarised. Apresoline is recommended in all forms of hypertension. Salt free diets and diuretics are usually not recommended in pre-eclampsia-eclampsia. In all other hypertensive forms they are, but in association with apresoline and/or beta-blocking agents.