Question: How is pre-eclampsia diagnosed?

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Question: How is pre-eclampsia diagnosed?

Answer: Pre-eclampsia is diagnosed by the following criteria:

  • BP >140/90
  • Protein/creatinine ratio >30 ng/ml

Question: How is severe pre-eclampsia diagnosed?

Answer

Question: How is pre-eclampsia diagnosed?

Answer: Pre-eclampsia is diagnosed by the following criteria:

  • BP >140/90
  • Protein/creatinine ratio >30 ng/ml

Question: How is severe pre-eclampsia diagnosed?

Answer: Severe pre-eclampsia is diagnosed by the following criteria:

  • BP >160/110
  • Protein/creatinine ratio >30 ng/ml
  • Or BP >140/90 with symptoms. Symptoms can be:
    • Headache
    • Visual disturbance
    • Upper abdominal pain
    • Nausea and vomiting
    • Brisk reflexes