1 INTRODUCTION
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy affect up to 8% of pregnancies globally and account for a significant number of maternal deaths worldwide [1]. The incidence of preeclampsia has also risen by 25% over the past two decades, resulting in considerably more pregnant patients presenting with severe hypertension in pregnancy [1]. While preeclampsia and the associated severe hypertension are often transient, delayed or suboptimal management may result in adverse outcomes including placental abruption, stroke, myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, vascular injury, or renal injury [1]. Thus, blood pressure (BP) control remains a key component of the management of preeclampsia…(click the link above to read the full article).