The impact of the definition of preeclampsia on disease diagnosis and outcomes: a retrospective cohort study

The diagnostic criteria for preeclampsia have evolved from the traditional definition of de novo hypertension and proteinuria to a broader definition of hypertension with evidence of end-organ dysfunction. While this change is endorsed by various societies such as the International Society for the study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (ISSHP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), there remains controversy with regards to the implementation of broader definitions, and the most appropriate definition of end-organ dysfunction.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Original Research: Obstetrics Source Type: research