Pathophysiology of preeclampsia.
In summary, the major pathophysiologic event that occurs in women with preeclampsia or pregnancy-induced hypertension is vasospasm. In turn, vasospasm leads to a wide range of dysfunction in many organ systems.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas 75235-9032.
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D000804:Angiotensin II / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D014661:Vasoconstriction
D000804:Angiotensin II