Table 2.
Classification of preeclampsia according to severity.
| Abnormality | Non-Severe Type | Severe Type |
|---|---|---|
| Systolic blood pressure | ≥140 mmHg | ≥160 mmHg |
| DBP | ≥90 mmHg | ≥110 mmHg |
| Thrombocytopenia (<1011/L) | Absent | Present |
| Abnormal liver function (liver enzymes two times the normal limits) | Absent | Present |
| Renal insufficiency (serum creatinine level exceeding 1.1 mg/dL or two times the normal limits) | Absent | Present |
| Proteinuria | Absent or Present | Absent or Present |
| New-onset headache | Absent | Present |
| Visual disturbance | Absent | Present |
| Upper abdominal pain | Absent | Present |
| Pulmonary edema | Absent | Present |
| Convulsion/Eclampsia | Absent | Present |