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

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  • Pre-eclampsia is a severe multisystem disorder of pregnancy.
  • It is characterized by placental malperfusion leading to maternal vascular endothelial injury, hypertension, and multi-organ damage.
  • This condition significantly contributes to maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity, particularly in low-resource settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current understanding and management of pre-eclampsia.
  • To highlight the impact of placental disease on maternal and fetal outcomes.
  • To discuss ongoing research in prevention and treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical trials and existing literature on pre-eclampsia.
  • Analysis of diagnostic and prognostic strategies.
  • Evaluation of prophylactic and therapeutic interventions.

Main Results:

  • Prophylactic low-dose aspirin is effective in reducing preterm pre-eclampsia risk.
  • No curative treatments exist post-diagnosis besides delivery.
  • Optimal timing of delivery is crucial for maternal and fetal outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Pre-eclampsia poses a significant global health challenge.
  • Current management focuses on risk reduction and optimizing delivery timing.
  • Further research is essential for developing effective preventative and therapeutic agents, including aspirin and calcium, and antihypertensive drugs.