Pre-eclampsia: Praxis and application
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
British Journal of Midwifery
Publisher
MA Healthcare Ltd
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery
RAS ID
26149
Abstract
Pre-eclampsia occurs in approximately 2-8% of pregnancies worldwide, and is characterised by hypertension and multi-organ system involvement. Globally, approximately ten million women develop pre-eclampsia each year, and an estimated 76 000 women die as a result of pre-eclampsia or other hypertensive disorders. Despite ongoing research, the pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia remains unclear. This article will focus on the diagnosis, risk factors and aetiology of pre-eclampsia, while attempting to outline the collaborative management, including treatment and prevention.
DOI
10.12968/bjom.2018.26.1.8
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Comments
Stokes, T., & Geraghty, S. (2018). Pre-eclampsia: Praxis and application. British Journal of Midwifery, 26(1), 8-12. doi:10.12968/bjom.2018.26.1.8
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