Cerebrovascular Function in Pregnancy and Eclampsia

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H ypertension is one of the most common medical com- plications of pregnancy that affects both fetal and maternal health and is often life threatening. 6] The major cerebrovascular changes in eclampsia have been shown to be similar to those described for hypertensive encephalopathy, including loss of cerebral blood flow (CBF) autoregulation, hyperperfusion, and edema. 8 -12 3] It is well known that pregnancy is...

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