Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia linked to heart disease
October 03, 2008
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Health Guide
HELLP syndrome
HELLP syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur in pregnant women who have: H -- hemolysis EL -- elevated liver enzymes LP -- low platelet count Causes,... Read more »Preeclampsia
...and ongoing prenatal care. This allows for the early recognition and treatment of conditions such as preeclampsia. Read more »Preeclampsia
......Pregnancy-induced hypertension Causes, incidence, and risk factors The exact cause of preeclampsia is not known. Many unproved theories of potential causes exist, including... Read more »Preeclampsia
...Toxemia; Pregnancy-induced hypertension Treatment Currently, theonly way to cure preeclampsia is to deliver the baby. However, if that delivery would be very premature, the... Read more »Preeclampsia
... Thrombocytopenia (platelet count less than 100,000) Elevated liver function tests Preeclampsia may also alter the results of some laboratory tests. Read more »Images
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