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Preeclampsia


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Alternate Names : Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension, Toxemia

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Preeclampsia Diagnosis & Tests

Documented weight gain
Nondependent edema
Elevated blood pressure
Proteinuria (protein noted in urine)
Thrombocytopenia (platelet count less than 100,000)
Elevated liver function tests

This disease may also alter the results of numerous laboratory tests.

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Diseases & Conditions

• Diabetes
• Eclampsia
• HELLP Syndrome
• Hypertension
• Kidney Disease
• Premature Infant
• Pulmonary Edema
• Thrombocytopenia

Tests & Exams

• Blood Pressure
• Creatinine - Serum
• Liver Function Tests
• Protein - Urine
• Ultrasound

Surgery & Procedures

• C-Section

Other Topics

• High Blood Pressure
• Weight Gain - Unintentional

Review Date : 10/18/2003
Reviewed By : Francisco L. Gaudier, M. D., Maternal Fetal Medicine, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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