Contemporary concepts of the pathogenesis and management of preeclampsia
KY Lain, JM Roberts - Jama, 2002 - jamanetwork.com
PREECLAMPSIA IS A PREGNANCY-specific form of hypertension that presents a major
health problem worldwide. Preeclampsia complicates 5% to 8% of all pregnancies and
increases both maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. 1, 2 The mainstay of therapy
for preeclampsia remains clinical recognition through prenatal care and termination of the
disease process with delivery. Maternal mortality has been reduced in the United States, but
in countries where prenatal care is not adequate, preeclampsia/eclampsia accounts for 40 …
health problem worldwide. Preeclampsia complicates 5% to 8% of all pregnancies and
increases both maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. 1, 2 The mainstay of therapy
for preeclampsia remains clinical recognition through prenatal care and termination of the
disease process with delivery. Maternal mortality has been reduced in the United States, but
in countries where prenatal care is not adequate, preeclampsia/eclampsia accounts for 40 …