Hypertensive disorders

Hypertensive disorders DEFINE PRE-ECLAMPSIA  A type of hypertensive disorder that occurs during pregnancy esp. after 20 weeks gestation(new onset of hypertension)  When severe it can escalate to become ECLAMPSIA- convulsive state •It is marked by high blood pressure in women who have previously not experienced high blood pressure before. •High level of protein in urine •Edema of feet, legs and hands, face •Organ injury •It appears late in pregnancy after 20 week, during labor and post partum 6/18/2019 Pre-eclampsia can lead to eclampsia in which the woman has seizures. Eclampsia has increased risk of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality because is being deprived oxygen. Risk factors 1. Prime gravida 2. Age extremes too young too old35 18 3. Family history of pre-eclampsia 4. Previous history of pre-eclampsia 6/18/2019 5. ASSOCIATED WITH MEDICAL DISEASE Obesity-BMI30 Diabetes mellitus Chronic hypertension Kidney/Renal disease 6.Associated with obstetric condition Multiple pregnancy/ polyhydramnios 6/18/201