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Eclampsia

Alternate Names : Toxemia with Seizures

Eclampsia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

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:

  • complete blood count, or CBC, to look for abnormal blood cell counts
  • blood tests to check clotting and liver function
  • urinalysis to look for protein in the urine
  • cranial CT scan to check for bleeding or stroke
  • pregnancy ultrasound to check the age and condition of the fetus
  • If a woman develops seizures along with preeclampsia, she is then diagnosed as having eclampsia.


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    Author: Eva Martin, MD
    Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Date Reviewed: 06/26/01



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