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Is gestational hypertension the same with preeclampsia?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

A little different: Gestational hypertension is defined as elevated blood pressure in a pregnant patient after 20 wk who does not have previously diagnosed hypertension. Preeclampsia is the same thing with other changes such as protein leaking into the urine, swelling and some blood test changes. Think of preeclampsia as a more complicated version of gestational hypertension.

Answered 12/27/2022

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