How is pre-eclampsia defined?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. New hypertension of 140/90 mmHg or more after 20 weeks
- Step 1: Hypertension that arises after 20 weeks needs a search for organ involvement. Step 2. Pre-eclampsia is hypertension with proteinuria or signs of maternal organ dysfunction. Answer: Hypertension after 20 weeks with proteinuria or organ dysfunction. Why not the others: Hypertension before 20 weeks is chronic hypertension. Postpartum onset is not the definition. Proteinuria alone is not enough.
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