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Prevention of preeclampsia

Sammya Bezerra Maia E Holanda Moura, Laudelino Marques Lopes, Padma Murthi, Fabricio Da Silva Costa

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Abstract

Preeclampsia (PE) affects around 2-5% of pregnant women. It is a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. In an attempt to prevent preeclampsia, many strategies based on antenatal care, change in lifestyle, nutritional supplementation, and drugs have been studied. The aim of this paper is to review recent evidence about primary and secondary prevention of preeclampsia.

Original languageEnglish
Article number435090
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Pregnancy
Volume2012
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes

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