Article
Preeclampsia and Related Cardiovascular Risk: Common Genetic Background
3 Jul 2018
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Preeclampsia (PE) is a hypertensive disorder exclusive for pregnancy. It affects women all over the world and poses a great threat to life, both for mother and child. No definitive treatment exists and placenta delivery comprises the only known cure for PE. One of the most severe complications observed in preeclamptic women is the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) later in life....