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Preeclampsia Treatment

Health Encyclopedia: Eclampsia

Alternative Names

Toxemia with seizures


Prevention

There is no known prevention. However, it is important for all pregnant women to get early and ongoing medical care. This allows for the early diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as preeclampsia. Treatment of preeclampsia may prevent eclampsia from occurring.


References

ACOG Practice Bulletin Committee. Diagnosis and management of preeclampsia and eclampsia. Obstet Gynecol. 2002 Jan;99(1):159-6...

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Preeclampsia
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