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Preeclampsia During Pregnancy

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Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, often the kidneys. Preeclampsia usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy in a woman whose blood pressure had been normal. Even a slight rise in blood pressure may be a sign of preeclampsia. Left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to serious — even fatal — complications for both you and your baby. If you have preeclampsia, the only cure is delivery of your baby. If you're diagnosed with preeclampsia too early in your pregnancy to deliver your baby, you and your doctor face a challenging task. Your baby needs more time to mature, but you need to avoid putting yourself or your baby at risk of serious complications.

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This video explains preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, often the kidneys. It covers that preeclampsia usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy in a woman whose blood pressure had been normal, that even a slight rise in blood pressure may be a sign, and the difficult timing decisions described when it is diagnosed early in pregnancy.

Key points

  • Defines preeclampsia by high blood pressure and organ damage signs, often in the kidneys
  • Covers onset usually after 20 weeks of pregnancy
  • Notes that even a slight rise in blood pressure may be a sign
  • Covers the risks of untreated preeclampsia for mother and baby as described

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This video presents “Preeclampsia During Pregnancy” — Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, often the kidneys. Preeclampsia usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy in a woman whose blood pressure had been. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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