Pre eclampsia Flashcards
1
Q
what is pre eclampsia?
A
new high blood pressure (hypertension) in pregnancy with end organ dysfunction, notably with proteinuria after 20 weeks
2
Q
what is chronic hypertension?
A
high BP that exists <20 weeks gestation and is long standing
3
Q
what is gestational hypertension?
A
hypertension occurring >20 weeks gestation without proteinuria
4
Q
what is eclampsia?
A
when seizures occur as a result of pre eclampsia
