Vascular function in preeclampsia.

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Preeclampsia is a multisystem disorder peculiar to human pregnancy. It occurs in 4-5% of all pregnancies and remains a leading cause of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity. The pathophysiology of this syndrome is not fully understood. Two stages of vascular dysfunction seem to be involved. In the early stage suboptimal development of the placenta and a hemodynamic maladaptation to pregnancy exist. At...

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