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  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Reproductive Health

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  • Preeclampsia and eclampsia are severe pregnancy complications leading to significant maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.
  • The National Eclampsia Registry of the FOGSI has quantified the impact and identified clinical indicators for improved healthcare.
  • Complex pathogenic mechanisms underlie these conditions, sometimes referred to as GESTOSIS, indicating abnormal pregnancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of preeclampsia and eclampsia.
  • To highlight effective preventive strategies based on scientific evidence.
  • To emphasize the importance of early detection and management in improving pregnancy outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature and data from the National Eclampsia Registry.
  • Analysis of pathogenic mechanisms implicated in "GESTOSIS".
  • Evaluation of proposed and proven preventive strategies for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Main Results:

  • Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including preeclampsia and eclampsia, remain major causes of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
  • Clinical risk assessment and vigilant monitoring are crucial for timely intervention.
  • Several preventive measures have demonstrated efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Early and regular antenatal care is fundamental for managing and preventing severe maternal complications.
  • A combination of clinical assessment, biomarkers, and vigilant monitoring aids in early detection.
  • Evidence-based interventions such as calcium and nutritional supplementation can be beneficial in preventing preeclampsia and eclampsia.