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Re: preeclampsia or not
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 10:58:47 -0500 (CDT)
This appears to be a combination of chronic htn and pregnancy related
htn. PIH can occur in these cases. Your ob should keep close track of
this.
At Mon, 30 Jul 2001, kerry wrote:
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>HI I was just wondering if you consider this preeclamspia. I have
>chronic hypertension since the age of 18. I am 32 now. It runs in the
>family. With my first baby 9yrs ago I didnt have any problms with b/p.
>With this pregnancy my b/p begain to raise at 37wks. I am due aug 1.
>Normally my b/p is 110/70, but my last few doc visits its been anywhere
>from 130/140/80/90. I had protein in my urine they say. I have mild
>swelling in my feet and once in awhile my hands. I was on aldomet 250mg
>once a day. This got increased to three times a day. I cont to have
>protein and my b/p was 130/80 last visit. I know what PIH is but I
>already had hypertension. Is this preeclampsia or normal pregnancy
>problems?
>Thanks
>Kerry
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J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.
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