Maternal Complications
This organ is most commonly affected, leading to elevated enzymes and possible failure.
Liver
Due to placental insufficiency, the fetus may suffer from this growth issue.
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
Preeclampsia becomes severe when this blood pressure threshold is reached.
What is ≥160/110 mmHg?
Women with a history of preeclampsia have increased risk for this cardiovascular condition later in life.
Chronic hypertension
This is the defining laboratory marker for preeclampsia.
Proteinuria
This life-threatening neurological event may occur due to uncontrolled hypertension.
seizure (eclampsia)
Early delivery due to preeclampsia may result in this neonatal complication.
Prematurity
This syndrome is a severe form involving hemolysis and liver dysfunction.
HELLP syndrome
Preeclampsia may increase long-term risk for this disease affecting kidney function.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
This type of blood pressure reading must be taken twice, four hours apart, for diagnosis.
What is ≥140/90 mmHg?
Preeclampsia can cause damage to this organ, leading to proteinuria.
The kidneys
Placental abruption in preeclampsia can lead to this fetal outcome.
Fetal demise (stillbirth)
A sudden onset of grand mal seizures in a woman with preeclampsia indicates this condition.
eclampsia
A history of preeclampsia increases the risk of this recurring in future pregnancies.
Recurrent preeclampsia
A CBC in preeclampsia may reveal this platelet abnormality.
Thrombocytopenia
Severe preeclampsia can cause a rare blood disorder characterized by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets.
HELLP syndrome
This complication involves reduced oxygen supply and may be seen on fetal monitoring.
Fetal hypoxia/distress
Severe preeclampsia increases the risk for this cardiovascular event due to endothelial dysfunction.
stroke
Offspring of preeclamptic pregnancies are at higher risk for this chronic metabolic condition later in life.
Hypertension or metabolic syndrome
Visual disturbances and upper abdominal pain suggest involvement of this organ.
The liver or central nervous system
This type of edema, affecting the lungs, is a serious complication of fluid overload.
Pulmonary edema
Chronic placental underperfusion may lead to this amniotic fluid abnormality.
Oligohydramnios
This type of encephalopathy may present with headache, vision changes, and confusion.
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES)
This psychological condition may develop postpartum due to a traumatic delivery experience.
Postpartum depression or PTSD
Elevated levels of this liver enzyme support the diagnosis of HELLP syndrome.
AST or ALT