Pathophysiology of Pre-Eclampsia—Two Theories of the Development of the Disease

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Pre-eclampsia (PE) continues to be a leading cause of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. While substantial progress has been made in understanding the pathomechanisms of PE, the pathophysiology of the disease is still not fully understood. While the "two-stage model" of the development of PE is the most widely accepted theory, stating that the placenta is the main source of the disease, there are some...

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