PIH Flashcards
1
Q
CLASSIFICATION OF PIH
A
gestational hypertension
preeclampsia
eclampsia
2
Q
gestational hypertension
A
BP > 140/90 AFTER 20 WKS OF PREGNANCY
WITHOUT PROTEINURIA
3
Q
preeclampsia
A
GESTATIONAL DIABETES + PROTEIURIA
4
Q
eclampsia
A
preeclampsia + grand mal seizures and /or coma
5
Q
HELLP SYNDROME
A
HEMOLYSIS
ELEVATED LIVER ENZYMES
LOW PLATELET
6
Q
CHRONIC HYPERTENSION
A
hypertension before pregnancy / hypertension diagnosed first time before 20 wks of pregnancy
7
Q
criteria of excessive weight gain in PIH
A
more than 2kg / 4pounds in 1 week in later mnths signify PIH