A current concept of eclampsia.
Eclampsia is defined by the occurrence of seizures resulting from hypertensive encephalopathy on the background of preeclampsia. The development of hypertension during pregnancy, a serious and potentially fatal condition, is a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and death in the United States.(1-3) It is a disease with preventable complications. The pathophysiology of hypertension during pregnancy is unclear, but there is consensus that aggressive treatment is warranted to prevent complications to both fetus and mother. A current concept of pathophysiological character, diagnosis, prevention, and management of eclampsia is discussed.
Lipstein
Hadassah
H
Department of Emergency Medicine, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Flushing, NY 11355, USA.
Lee
Christopher C
CC
Crupi
Robert S
RS
D000037:Abruptio Placentae / Q000209:etiology; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004461:Eclampsia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D017359:HELLP Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012307:Risk Factors
D000927:Anticonvulsants