Description |
1 online resource (280 pages) : illustrations |
Contents |
Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of principal contributors; Preface; Definition and classification; Pre-eclampsia: a historical perspective; The epidemiology of pre-eclampsia; Genetics; Trophoblast invasion; Placentation; Endothelium; Screening for pre-eclampsia; Diagnosis and clinical presentation; Maternal complications; Mild to moderate disease; Labor ward management of severe pre-eclampsia; Anesthesia considerations of pre-eclamptic patients; Antepartum assessment and monitoring of the fetus; Long-term implications of pre-eclampsia; The prevention of pre-eclampsia; Appendix; Index |
Summary |
With its massive implications for both mothers and babies, pre-eclampsia continues to be one of the medical communities greatest challenges. Edited by renowned experts in this field, this book presents a comprehensive overview of pre-eclampsia. Providing a definition and classification of the disease, and the etiology and pathogenesis of the condition, the authors cover screening, presentation, and diagnosis, and review maternal and fetal complications. They take a multidisciplinary approach to labour ward management of the severe disease, anaesthetic implications, and post-partum care. The bo |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Preeclampsia.
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Toxemia of pregnancy.
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Pre-Eclampsia
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MEDICAL -- Gynecology & Obstetrics.
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Toxemia of pregnancy
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Preeclampsia
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Baker, Philip, 1962-
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Kingdom, John, 1959-
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LC no. |
2003065499 |
ISBN |
0203507541 |
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9780203507544 |
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6610036683 |
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9786610036684 |
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