ABSTRACT
The objective of this study is to describe the incidence of transient hypertension
and to evaluate if transient hypertension is associated with increased maternal or
fetal morbidity as compared to other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and normotensive
controls. Data were collected from all deliveries at the University of Mississippi
Medical Center from July 1, 1996 through January 1, 1997. Patients were grouped according
to ACOG criteria for pregnancy induced hypertension. Specific maternal and fetal morbidities
were compared among the groups and controls. There were 1489 deliveries during the
study period. Nearly 30% of patients met the criteria for transient hypertension.
There were no significant differences between patients with transient hypertension
and controls in regard to maternal and fetal outcomes. Transient hypertension occurs
more often than expected, however, it appears to be of limited clinical significance.
KEYWORD
Preeclampsia - transient hypertension - pregnancy induced hypertension
