Early diagnosis cuts HDP risks: Cama Hospital study

TIMELY CARE | Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy remain among the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in developing countries like India

- Amit Srivastava

Early diagnosis, strict antenatal monitoring and timely referral to tertiary care centres can reduce complications associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), a six-month study conducted at Mumbai's Cama and Albless Hospital has found.

The study concludes that prompt, protocol-based management can effectively minimise adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes, even as hypertension continues to pose a major risk during pregnancy.