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Preeclampsia

Signs & Symptoms

 Edema
Note: Althogh some degree pf edema is common in normal pregnancy
Ref: Beckman [ 476]
History of Preeclampsia
Ref: Uptodate [ Preeclampsia: Clinical features and diagnosis]
Chronic renal disease
Ref: Uptodate [ Preeclampsia: Clinical features and diagnosis]
Family history of Preeclampsia
Ref: Uptodate [ Preeclampsia: Clinical features and diagnosis]

Physical Examination

 Generalized hyperreflexia
Ref: Uptodate [ Preeclampsia: Clinical features and diagnosis]
Hypertension #Criteria
Note: Systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg
Ref: Uptodate [ Preeclampsia: Clinical features and diagnosis] Beckman [ 476]
Puffy face
Note: due to Edema
Ref: Uptodate [ Preeclampsia: Clinical features and diagnosis] Beckman [ 482]

Lab / Serology

 Elevated liver enzymes #HELLP_syndrome
Note: HELLP syndrome
Ref: Uptodate [ Preeclampsia: Clinical features and diagnosis] Beckman [ 477]
Proteinuria #Criteria
Note: Proteinuria ≥0.3 g in a 24-hour urine specimen
Ref: Uptodate [ Preeclampsia: Clinical features and diagnosis] Beckman [ 476]
Thrombocytopenia #Severe_Criteria
Note: <100,000 platelets/microL
Ref: Uptodate [ Preeclampsia: Clinical features and diagnosis] Beckman [ 476]

Imagin Study

 Pulmonary edema #Severe_Criteria
Ref: Uptodate [ Preeclampsia: Clinical features and diagnosis] Beckman [ 476]

Complication

 Hemoconcentration
Ref: Uptodate [ Preeclampsia: Clinical features and diagnosis]
Stroke
Ref: Uptodate [ Preeclampsia: Clinical features and diagnosis]

Risk Factors

 Obesity
Ref: Uptodate [ Preeclampsia: Clinical features and diagnosis]
Age lower than 18
Ref: Uptodate [ Preeclampsia: Clinical features and diagnosis]
Black ethnicity
Ref: Uptodate [ Preeclampsia: Clinical features and diagnosis]

Cause

Other