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1. www.nhs.uk › complications › high-blood-pressureHigh blood pressure (hypertension) and pregnancy - NHS

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   There are 3 levels of hypertension: mild – blood pressure between 140/90 and 149/99mmHg (millimetres of mercury); may be checked regularly but does not usually need treatment. moderate – blood pressure between 150/100 and 159/109mmHg. severe – blood pressure of 160/110mmHg or higher.

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2. www.nice.org.uk › guidance › ng133Endorsed resource – High blood pressure in pregnancy ... - NICE

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   Jun 25, 2019 · This guideline covers diagnosing and managing hypertension (high blood pressure), including pre-eclampsia, during pregnancy, labour and birth. It also includes advice for women with hypertension who wish to conceive and women who have had a pregnancy complicated by hypertension.

3. www.nice.org.uk › guidance › ng238Should I take a statin? - NICE

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   If 100 people take a statin, over 10 years on average: about 85 people will not get heart disease or have a stroke, but would not even if they had not taken a statin. about 5 people will not get heart disease or have a stroke because they take a statin.

4. cks.nice.org.uk › topics › hypercholesterolaemiaStatins (atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, and simvastatin) - CKS

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   Interruption of lipid-modifying drug treatment may be appropriate for women with FH who wish to conceive, whereas some women, such as those at very high risk of cardiovascular events during pregnancy, may benefit from continued treatment.

5. cks.nice.org.uk › topics › hypertension-in-pregnancyHypertension in pregnancy | Health topics A to Z | CKS - NICE

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   Several different hypertensive disorders can complicate pregnancy. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) uses the following working definitions. Hypertension: diastolic blood pressure of 90–109 mmHg and/or systolic blood pressure of 140–159 mmHg.

6. www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk › health-informationAntenatal hypertension (high blood pressure in pregnancy ...

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   Our clinic can support you if you have or are at risk of antenatal hypertension, and give advice about how it can affect your pregnancy (including the risk of preclampsia), treatment, checking your blood pressure at home, and planning your birth.

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   Why should I go to the hypertension in pregnancy clinic?

   • It's important that you come to the hypertension in pregnancy clinic early in your pregnancy so we can check you are getting the right treatment and that it is safe for your baby. Having high blood pressure in pregnancy means your blood pressure is more likely to become very high. This chance can be lowered by taking blood pressure medicines.

   Antenatal hypertension (high blood pressure in pregnancy) - Overview

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   What is antenatal hypertension?

   • Antenatal hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure during pregnancy. If you have hypertension, or are at risk of it, we offer specialist care to help look after you and your baby during your pregnancy. About 1 in 10 women have high blood pressure during pregnancy. If hypertension is not managed, your blood pressure can increase.

   Antenatal hypertension (high blood pressure in pregnancy) - Overview

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   Can hypertensive disorders complicate pregnancy?

   • Several different hypertensive disorders can complicate pregnancy. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) uses the following working definitions. Hypertension: diastolic blood pressure of 90–109 mmHg and/or systolic blood pressure of 140–159 mmHg.

   Hypertension in pregnancy | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE

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   Can high blood pressure go away during pregnancy?

   • If you are diagnosed with high blood pressure before you become pregnant, or within the first 20 weeks of your pregnancy, you have chronic or ‘pre-existing’ hypertension. This is not caused by your pregnancy and usually will not go away once you have given birth. If you have chronic hypertension you are likely to be taking medicines already.

   Antenatal hypertension (high blood pressure in pregnancy) - Overview

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   What if I have hypertension before a baby is born?

   • Your doctors may also recommend your baby be delivered using forceps or ventouse, or by caesarean section. After the birth, your blood pressure will be monitored. If you had hypertension before you got pregnant, your treatment should be checked 2 weeks after your baby is born.

   High blood pressure (hypertension) and pregnancy - NHS

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   How many people get heart disease if you don't take a statin?

   • 15 people will get heart disease or have a stroke and 85 will not. On average, for every 100 people with this risk score who do not take a statin, over 10 years 20 people will get heart disease or have a stroke and 80 will not.

   Should I take a statin? - NICE

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8. www.bhf.org.uk › medical › drug-cabinetStatins – your questions answered - BHF

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   It’s important to find information that’s evidence-based and from a trusted source, such as the NHS and the British Heart Foundation. If you're unsure speak to your doctor, they can discuss it with you. Read about statins research and information on the myths and facts of statins.