Brigham researchers identify possible subtypes of preeclampsia – News-Medical.Net

Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 21 2020
Preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure, occurs in about 7 percent of pregnancies and is a leading cause of maternal mortality and premature birth. The condition can appear in a variety of forms both early and late in pregnancy, making it difficult to test and therefore hard to prevent or treat.
To improve early detection of preeclampsia risks and better classify potential subtypes of the disease, a team led by researchers…

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