10 Questions
What percentage of pregnancies are complicated by chronic hypertension?
1%
Which condition is characterized by the appearance of hypertension after 20 weeks of pregnancy without proteinuria or edema?
Gestational hypertension
What is the worldwide annual death toll of women from preeclampsia?
50,000 to 60,000
Which term is used for mild elevation of blood pressure during pregnancy without severe complications?
Gestational hypertension
What condition involves hypertension with proteinuria and/or edema during pregnancy?
Preeclampsia
What is the defining criteria for gestational hypertension?
Systolic blood pressure > 140 mm Hg after the 20th week of gestation
How can gestational hypertension be distinguished from chronic hypertension?
Chronic hypertension appears before the 20th week of gestation
What systems can preeclampsia target?
Cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, and central nervous systems
How is preeclampsia classified based on severity?
Mild or severe
When does hypertension in pregnancy become classified as gestational hypertension?
When systolic blood pressure exceeds 140 mm Hg on multiple occasions after the 20th week of gestation
Learn about the complications, morbidity, and mortality associated with hypertension in pregnant women, including preterm births and neonatal morbidity. Understand the spectrum of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, from mild elevation of blood pressure to severe preeclampsia and hemolysis.
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