Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a disorder of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria that affects 2%-8% of pregnancies worldwide. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, are among the most common causes of death in pregnant persons. Over six chapters, this book examines the pathophysiology of preeclampsia, vitamin D deficiency as a risk factor for preeclampsia, the cellular changes that occur with preeclampsia,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1839692944
• ISBN13: 9781839692949
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Intechopen
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.6"