The pathogenesis of eclamptic convulsions remains unknown. Cerebral imaging suggests that cerebral abnormalities in eclampsia (mostly vasogenic edema) are similar to those found in hypertensive encephalopathy. However, cerebral imaging is not necessary for the diagnosis or management of most women with eclampsia. The onset of eclamptic convulsions can be antepartum (38–53%), intrapartum (18– 36...

OBJECTIVE We investigated maternal versus fetal genetic causes of preeclampsia and eclampsia by assessing concordance between monozygotic and dizygotic female co-twins, between female partners of male monozygotic and dizygotic twin pairs, and between female twins and partners of their male co-twins in dizygotic opposite-sex pairs. STUDY DESIGN Two large birth cohorts of volunteer Australian f...

Globally, preeclampsia-eclampsia (PE-E) is a major cause of puerperal intensive care unit admission, accounting for up to 10% of maternal deaths. PE-E primary prevention is possible. Antepartum low-dose aspirin prophylaxis, costing USD $10-24 can cut the incidence of PE-E in half. Antepartum low molecular weight heparin combined with low-dose aspirin prophylaxis can cut the incidence of early o...

BACKGROUND Climate change and global warming have significant effects on human health. This systematic review presents the effects of the climate changes on pregnancy outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS The search process was conducted in electronic databases including ISI Web of Knowledge, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar using key words of "environmental temperature" "pregnancy" "low birth we...

Understand the effects of pregnancy on the maternal cardiovascular system. Devise a clear and rational plan for antepartum care in women with chronic hypertension. Understand the distinction between pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia, and between “mild” and “severe” preeclampsia. Discuss the risks and benefits of the various preventive strategies for women at highrisk for developin...

Background: Pre-eclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and is lest understood in aspects of physiology; it awaits sensitive and specific tests for its prediction. Objectives: 1.Placental growth factor is one test that is evolving as a predictor of preeclampsia. Present study aims to evaluate this aspect. 2. To evaluate the value of placental growth factor in predicting the...

BACKGROUND Observational studies have demonstrated various correlations between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and different weather parameters. We aim to study if a correlation exists between the incidence of eclampsia and pre-eclampsia and various weather parameters in the tropical coastal city of Mumbai which has the distinction of having relatively uniform meteorological variables all ...

Eclampsia is one of the most common pregnancy complications causing high mortality and morbidity for both mother and foetus. Low birth weight and pre-maturity are very common features. Pre-eclampsia is associated with oxidative stress in the maternal circulation. The etiology and pathogenesis of the pregnancy syndrome preeclampsia remain poorly understood. There is substantial evidence to sugge...

El síndrome HELLP es una complicación de los trastornos hipertensivos del embarazo, principalmente observado en pacientes con preeclampsia severa y eclampsia; sin embargo, puede diagnosticarse agregada mujeres hipertensión gestacional (preeclampsia proteinuria). Generalmente el se manifiesta tercer trimestre. Se ha señalado que 2 tercios las eran diagnosticadas antes parto, 70 % entre 27-37 sem...

urine sample) occurring after the 20th week of gestation. Edema is common in patients with preeclampsia but is not necessary for the diagnosis. Eclampsia is defined by seizures, usually in the setting of preeclampsia. Seizures are rare without underlying preeclampsia. Although preeclampsia develops most commonly after the 20th week of pregnancy, it may occur in the postpartum period, usually wi...