A 30-year-old primigravida at 36 weeks' gestation presents with new-onset blood pressure of 152/96 mm Hg on two occasions 4 hours apart and 2+ protein...

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A 30-year-old primigravida at 36 weeks' gestation presents with new-onset blood pressure of 152/96 mm Hg on two occasions 4 hours apart and 2+ proteinuria on dipstick. She has mild ankle oedema but no headache, visual changes or epigastric pain. Platelets and liver enzymes are normal. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Pre-eclampsia without severe features

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Chronic hypertension

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Gestational hypertension

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Pre-eclampsia with severe features

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HELLP syndrome

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Pre-eclampsia diagnosis