Diagnosis of Gestational hypeension is made if blood pressure is: (A) > 130/90 mmHg after 20weeks in previously normotensive patient, (B) > 140/90 mmHg after 20weeks in previously normotensive patient, (C) > 150/90 mmHg after 20weeks in previously normotensive patient, (D) > 160/90 mmHg after 20weeks in previously normotensive patient
Answer is B. Diagnostic Criteria for Pregnancy-Associated HypeensionConditionCriteriaGestational HypeensionBp > 140/90 mmHg after 20weeks in previously normotensive womenPreeclampsiaHypeension andProteinuria orThrombocytopenia Renal Insufficiency cerebral symptoms Pulmonary edemaReference: William&;s Obstetrics; 24th edition; Chapter 40; Hypeensive disorders