Pre-eclampsia: risks at antenatal booking and recurrence across generations.(ROUND UP: Research)

Reproductive Health Matters | November 1, 2006 | Copyright

Pre-eclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity, yet clinicians may spend more time screening for other problems in pregnancy that have a lower incidence than pre-eclampsia. While all the criteria for screening are not met for pre-eclampsia, different risk factors have been quantified and informed the development of the Pre-Ecclampsia Community Guideline (PRECOG) under the auspices of the UK charity Action on Pre-Eclampsia. The guideline relies on clinical features for assessment, with straightforward management plans. There is an ...

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