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Pre-eclampsia: Condition Workup


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In this obstetrics series, we explore Pre-eclampsia: its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical features, diagnosis, and management.

🩸 Understand the pathophysiology – abnormal placental development leading to widespread endothelial dysfunction and hypertension.
⚠️ Learn about key risk factors – first pregnancy, multiple gestation, obesity, pre-existing hypertension, diabetes, and family history.
πŸ” Recognize common symptoms – high blood pressure, proteinuria, severe headaches, visual disturbances, and swelling.
🩺 Discover essential diagnostic tools – blood pressure monitoring, urine dipstick/protein:creatinine ratio, and blood tests (LFTs, platelets).
πŸ’Š Review management strategies – antihypertensives, magnesium sulfate for seizure prevention, and timing of delivery.
πŸ‘Ά Understand maternal and fetal complications – eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, fetal growth restriction, and preterm birth.

Perfect for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone wanting to understand pre-eclampsia better! πŸŽ™οΈβœ¨ #PreEclampsia #MaternalHealth #PregnancyCare #MedicalPodcast

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Metro MedBy Hayder Anchor