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Alternate Name(s): Toxemia; Pregnancy-induced hypertension ...... Preeclampsia is the development of elevated blood pressure and protein in the urine after the 20th week of pregnancy. It may be associated with swelling of the face and hands.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000898.htm#Definition
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Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Affecting at least 5 percent of all pregnancies, it is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure, swelling and protein in the urine. ... About Preeclampsia...
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www.preeclampsia.org/
www.preeclampsia.org/
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Signs and Symptoms; Frequently Asked Questions; Statistics; Preeclampsia & Heart Disease; HELLP Syndrome ; Download Brochures; What is Preeclampsia?; Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period and affects both the mother and the unborn baby.
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www.preeclampsia.org/about.asp
www.preeclampsia.org/about.asp
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Pre-eclampsia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pre-eclampsia (US: preeclampsia ) is a medical condition where hypertension arises in pregnancy (pregnancy-induced hypertension) in association with significant amounts of protein in the urine. Bec...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-eclampsia
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Preeclampsia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common pregnancy complication. ... Conde-Agudelo A, et al. Maternal infection and risk of preeclampsia: Systematic review and metaanalysis. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2008;198:7.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/preeclampsia/DS00583
www.mayoclinic.com/health/preeclampsia/DS00583
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Information about preeclampsia from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ... Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), which is also called toxemia or preeclampsia (say "pre-ee-clamp-see-ah"), is a problem that occurs in some women during pregnancy. It can happen during the second half of pregnancy.
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Preeclampsia is a complex disorder that affects 3 to 8 percent of pregnant women. A woman is diagnosed with preeclampsia if she has high blood pressure and protein in her urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy. (It's possible to have preeclampsia before 20 weeks, but only in rare cases, such as with a molar pregnancy.);
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Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific multisystem disorder of unknown etiology. The disorder affects approximately 5 to 7 percent of pregnancies and is a significant cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.
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