Intensive care units admissions for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and the puerperium: an epidemiological analysis in pernambuco for a period of one decade
Introduction: Hypertensive disease of pregnancy represents the most common complication during pregnancy, presenting significant risks to maternal and fetal health. This condition is characterized by clinical and laboratory impairment, with elevated blood pressure levels that can range from mild to severe. Objective: To analyze the prevalence of epidemiological aspects and the main causes of ICU admission due to the treatment of proteinuria and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period in Pernambuco.