COMPLICATIONS OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA: POTENTIALLY SERIOUS OBSTETRIC EMERGENCY
Introduction: Pre-Eclampsia (PE) is characterized by variable degrees of poor placental perfusion, with release of soluble factors into the circulation. Methodology: This is a literature review carried out through the PUBMED, LILACS and SciELO databases, using the descriptors in Portuguese: “Pre-eclampsia”, Pregnancy” and “Obstetrics”. 10 articles were selected, corresponding to the theme. Theoretical Background: PE is a multisystem disorder of pregnancy characterized by new onset hypertension (i.e., systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥ 90 mmHg) and proteinuria (> 300 mg/ 24h). Conclusion: In all contexts, clinical history must not be underestimated as it provides important data and remains the most effective way of identifying pregnant women at increased risk of developing pre-eclampsia.
COMPLICATIONS OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA: POTENTIALLY SERIOUS OBSTETRIC EMERGENCY
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594282419039
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Palavras-chave: Pregnancy Toxemia. Emergency
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Keywords: Pregnancy Toxemia. Emergency
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Abstract:
Introduction: Pre-Eclampsia (PE) is characterized by variable degrees of poor placental perfusion, with release of soluble factors into the circulation. Methodology: This is a literature review carried out through the PUBMED, LILACS and SciELO databases, using the descriptors in Portuguese: “Pre-eclampsia”, Pregnancy” and “Obstetrics”. 10 articles were selected, corresponding to the theme. Theoretical Background: PE is a multisystem disorder of pregnancy characterized by new onset hypertension (i.e., systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥ 90 mmHg) and proteinuria (> 300 mg/ 24h). Conclusion: In all contexts, clinical history must not be underestimated as it provides important data and remains the most effective way of identifying pregnant women at increased risk of developing pre-eclampsia.
- anne mykaelly nogueira de sousa
