This book serves as a comprehensive handbook on hypertension in pregnancy, meticulously covering everything from its definition and classification to epidemiology and pre-conception counseling. It is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of this multifaceted condition. With a focus on the critical aspect of blood pressure measurement techniques during pregnancy, the book addresses a key area that is often underemphasized in clinical practice.

The chapters are thoughtfully organized to cover a spectrum of topics, including the management of hypertension in pregnancy, emergency scenarios, and pre-existing secondary hypertension. Each chapter begins with clearly defined key points and concludes with practical conclusions, ensuring that readers can easily digest and apply the information. The authors, who are experienced practitioners and scholars, provide expert analysis and insights, making this book a must-read for those involved in maternal and fetal healthcare.

This handbook is particularly beneficial for cardiologists, nephrologists, internal medicine specialists, gynecologists, obstetricians, and intensive care specialists.  It provides updated insights and practical guidance, making it a valuable addition to the libraries of professionals dedicated to maternal and fetal health. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a specialist in training, this book equips you with the knowledge to improve patient outcomes in the challenging field of hypertension in pregnancy.

Renata Cífková is Professor of Medicine at Charles University in Prague and Head of the Center for Cardiovascular Prevention, Charles University in Prague, First Faculty of Medicine and Thomayer University Hospital, Czech Republic. She earned a PhD in internal medicine with a focus on cardiology at Charles University and completed postdoctoral training at Memorial University in Canada. Her research centres on cardiovascular risk epidemiology, prevention of cardiovascular disease, and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. She has contributed to major European guidelines and authored or co‑authored over 300 peer‑reviewed publications (h‑index 73). Her achievements have been recognised with numerous honours, including the Alberto Zanchetti Life Achievement Award (2024).

Costas Thomopoulos is Head of the Department of Cardiology at the General Hospital of Athens “Laiko”, Greece. He is a certified Clinical Hypertension Specialist of the Hellenic, European, and American Societies of Hypertension. His expertise includes clinical trial design, meta‑analyses, sleep‑disordered breathing and endothelial dysfunction, and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. He has held leadership roles within the Hellenic Society of Cardiology and served as Chair of the European Society of Hypertension Working Group “Hypertension in Women”. Dr Thomopoulos has authored or co‑authored more than 200 peer‑reviewed publications and contributed to major textbooks in cardiovascular medicine.