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Pre-eclampsia, a pregnancy disorder affecting 3-7% of nulliparas, causes significant maternal and fetal complications. Early detection and multidisciplinary management are crucial for improving outcomes in this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Physiology

Background:

  • Pre-eclampsia affects 3-7% of nulliparas and 1-3% of multiparas.
  • It is a leading cause of maternal mortality, morbidity, preterm birth, perinatal death, and intrauterine growth restriction.
  • The pathophysiology, involving abnormal vascular response to placentation, remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the current understanding of pre-eclampsia.
  • To highlight diagnostic criteria and management strategies.
  • To emphasize the importance of risk screening and recurrence prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on pre-eclampsia incidence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches.
  • Discussion of multidisciplinary care models.

Main Results:

  • Pre-eclampsia incidence varies by parity.
  • Diagnostic criteria (hypertension and proteinuria) have remained consistent.
  • Delivery is the only cure, necessitating careful risk-benefit analysis for maternal and fetal outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Screening high-risk women and preventing recurrence are critical.
  • Further research into pathophysiology is needed to improve prevention and treatment.