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Preeclampsia
Alternate Names : Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension, Toxemia
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- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
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Preeclampsia
Today's Top News Stories | • | Early Elective C-Sections Produce Complications - Jan 07, 2009, 17:00
Babies delivered at 37 weeks have double the troubles of those born at 39 weeks.
| • | Gene Governs Response to Leukemia Chemotherapy - Jan 07, 2009, 17:00
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is most common pediatric cancer. | • | Teen Birth Rate Up in 26 States in 2006 - Jan 07, 2009, 14:00
Highest rates in South, Southwest; lowest rates in Northeast, government reports. | • | Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 7, 2009 - Jan 07, 2009, 09:58
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
| • | Study of Everest Climbers Questions Oxygen Use - Jan 07, 2009, 17:00
Whether low levels would work for ER patients with hypoxia remains unclear. |
Preeclampsia is the development of swelling, elevated blood pressure, sudden and rapid weight gain and protein in the urine during pregnancy. The exact cause is unknown, but it occurs in approximately 5% of the population.
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• Definition
• Preeclampsia Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Preeclampsia Symptoms & Signs
• Preeclampsia Prevention
• Preeclampsia Diagnosis & Tests
• Preeclampsia Treatment
• Preeclampsia Prognosis
• Preeclampsia Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Diabetes
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• Premature Infant
• Pulmonary Edema
• Thrombocytopenia
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• Blood Pressure
• Creatinine - Serum
• Liver Function Tests
• Protein - Urine
• Ultrasound
Surgery & Procedures
• C-Section
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• High Blood Pressure
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