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How Is Hypertension In Pregnancy Diagnosed?

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How Is Hypertension In Pregnancy Diagnosed? Gestational hypertension is diagnosed when blood pressure readings are higher than 140/90 mm Hg in a woman who had normal blood pressure prior to 20 weeks and has no proteinuria (excess protein in the urine). Preeclampsia is diagnosed when a woman with gestational hypertension also has increased protein in

What Is Pregnancy-induced Hypertension Called?

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What Is Pregnancy-induced Hypertension Called? Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) complicates 6-10% of pregnancies. It is defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) >140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) >90 mmHg. What are the types of hypertension in pregnancy? Gestational hypertension. Women with gestational hypertension have high blood pressure that develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy. …