Preeclampsia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781839692949)

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, associated organ dysfunction, gestational endotheliopathy, and ophthalmic complications of preeclampsia.

Author: Hassan Abduljabbar
ISBN-10: 1839692944
ISBN-13: 9781839692949
Publisher: Intechopen
Language: English
Published: 02/16/2022
Pages: 118
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.31d