Hypoxia and sFlt-1 in Preeclampsia: The “Chicken-and-Egg” Question

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Preeclampsia is a disorder of pregnancy that is usually characterized by the appearance of proteinuria and hypertension during the third trimester of pregnancy (1). It is a common disorder, occurring in 5% of all pregnancies, and often requires premature delivery of the baby. Occasionally, preeclampsia may lead to seizures and multiorgan dysfunction in the mother with severe morbidity and even mortality....

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