Pulmonary edema and hypertension without severe features
THE CONTEXT
The passage describes the mechanism of pulmonary edema and the blood pressure profile listed for pre-eclampsia or gestational hypertension without severe features.
Pulmonary edema
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Pulmonary edema is attributed to leaky capillaries and low oncotic pressure.
Without severe features
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The passage describes a sustained blood pressure rise above 140/90 mm Hg, with systolic pressure below 160 mm Hg or diastolic pressure below 110 mm Hg.
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This category is described as occurring without significant proteinuria or any end organ dysfunction.