• Elevated BP In Pregnancy

  • Nov 4 2024
  • Length: 9 mins
  • Podcast

Elevated BP In Pregnancy

  • Summary

  • A 25-year-old woman gravida 2, para 1 is 24 weeks pregnant and is being seen for an urgent care visit. She reports a constant headache over the past two days along with ankle swelling. Her BP today is 162/86 in, which is a significant elevation from her pre pregnancy blood pressure of 122/68.Laboratory results indicate 2 plus proteinuria as well as elevated ALT and AST. Platelets and LDH are within normal limits, as is fundoscopic and neurological exams. The most likely diagnosis is:

    A. Health syndrome

    B. Gestational hypertension

    C. Preeclampsia

    D. Hypertensive emergency

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