Incidence and Definitions Occurs in ~ 10% of pregnancies and is a major cause of maternal mortality. PIH includes gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia (preeclampsia + seizures). Characterized by BP > 140/90, and proteinuria (> 0.3 g/day). An associated condition is HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets). Death, if it occurs, is due […]