Pre-Eclampsia Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of Pre-eclampsia
A
New HTN after 20wks w/ SIGNIFICANT protein dipstick
2
Q
What causes pre-eclampsia
A
Poorly understood but related to the placenta
3
Q
What can pre-eclampsia lead to (2)
A
Eclampsia
HELLP Syndrome
4
Q
What is Eclampsia
A
Seizures to due constriction of blood vessels in brain
5
Q
HELLP definition
A
Haemolysis
Elevated Liver Enzymes
Low Platelets
6
Q
Tx for Pre-eclampsia
A
Labetalol
7
Q
Those at risk of pre-eclampsia need to have what?
A
Aspirin daily
8
Q
What happens typically to BP <20wks
A
falls not increase
9
Q
If HTN without proteinuria, what is this called
A
Gestational HTN
