Table 3 Comparison of recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in pregnancy5,6,7,24,33,34

From: Advances in postpartum hypertension management: a review of current guidelines and interventions

Guideline criteria

ACC/AHA33

ACOG24

NICEa

ESC34

Goal BP, mmHg

–

–

≤135/85

 

Diagnosis, mm Hg

–

≥140 or ≥90

≥140 or ≥90

≥150/95; ≥140/90b

Initiation of medication, mm Hg

–

–

≥140 or ≥90

≥150 or ≥95

  1. AHA American Heart Association, ACOG American College of Gynecology, NICE National Institute for Health & Care Excellence, ESC European Society of Cardiology, BP blood pressure, mmHg millimeters of mercury.
  2. aAvailable https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546004/.
  3. bWith end organ damage/gestational diabetes.
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