Hypertension in Pregnancy

Hypertension in Pregnancy — One large spectrum

Mild range: 140/90
Severe range 160/110

CHTN → SIPE
gHTN → Pre-E

BP meds: Methyldopa, labetalol, hydralazine, nifedipine

Severe features:

1. BPs
2. Neurologic symptoms
3. Lab findings:

HELLP
Hemolysis, Elevated Liver (enzymes), Low Platelets

Eclampsia — Seizures