Preeclampsia (cont.)
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IN THIS ARTICLESynonyms and Keywordstoxemia, preeclampsia, pregnancy, eclampsia, premature delivery, high blood pressure , headache in pregnancy Viewer Comments & ReviewsPreeclampsia - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your symptoms of preeclampsia |
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Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific syndrome characterized by new-onset hypertension and proteinuria, occurring usually after 20 weeks' gestation.
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