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Modeling Encephalopathy of Prematurity Using Prenatal Hypoxia-ischemia with Intra-amniotic Lipopolysaccharide in Rats
Published on: November 20, 2015
Neurologic complications of medical conditions in pregnancy
1Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States.
Abstract:
This chapter discusses some of the neurologic complications of medical diseases that may occur in pregnancy. It reviews both the effects of pregnancy on the underlying disorder and how the medical condition may influence pregnancy outcomes. The most up-to-date information about risk stratification and disease management is presented. The specific disorders reviewed include sickle cell disease, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, cardiac valve diseases, HIV infection, systemic lupus erythematosus, and fibromuscular dysplasia.
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