Eclampsia in the United Kingdom

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Authors

Kirsty Douglas · John Radcliffe Hospital

Christopher W.G. Redman · John Radcliffe Hospital

Abstract

Eclampsia occurs in nearly one in 2000 maternities in the United Kingdom and is associated with high maternal morbidity and fatality in cases. It may present unheralded by warning signs. Preterm and antenatal eclampsia seem to be particularly severe.

Topics & Keywords

Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Birth, Development, and Health Maternal and fetal healthcare

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ

Volume 309, Issue 6966, pp. 1395-1400

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.309.6966.1395

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