Preeclampsia
Alternate Names : Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (PIH), Toxemia
How is the condition diagnosed?
Diagnosis of preeclampsia begins with a medical history and physical exam. The woman's blood pressure will be measured. The healthcare provider may order the following tests:
blood tests to check clotting and liver function
complete blood count, or CBC, to look for abnormal blood cell counts
cranial CT scan to check for bleeding or stroke
pregnancy ultrasound to check the age and condition of the fetus
urinalysis to look for protein in the urine
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