Pre-eclampsia: its pathogenesis and pathophysiolgy

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Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy-specific disorder that has a worldwide prevalence of 5-8%. It is one of the main causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality globally and accounts for 50 000-60 00 deaths annually, with a predominance in the low- and middle-income countries. It is a multi-systemic disorder however its aetiology, pathogenesis and pathophysiology are poorly understood. Recently it has been...

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