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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 8-12 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | British Journal of Midwifery |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Stokes, T., & Geraghty, S. (2018). Pre-eclampsia: Praxis and Application. British Journal of Midwifery, 26(1), 8-12. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2018.26.1.8