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Prediction and prevention of preeclampsia Number 1 - January 2023

WD repeat domain 5 promotes the development of late-onset preeclampsia by activating nuclear factor kappa B

Acta cir. bras; 38 (), 2023
Purpose: Over-activation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) was proven to be involved in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. However, its regulation mechanism is not clear yet. This paper explored the role of WD repeat domain 5 (WDR5) in the development of late-onset preeclampsia and its relationship with ...

Actualización sobre las principales guías clínicas de manejo en trastornos hipertensivos del embarazo

Rev. inf. cient; 102 (), 2023
Introducción: Los trastornos hipertensivos del embarazo, en especial la preeclampsia, son un problema de salud pública local e internacional, debido al incremento de los factores de riesgo en mujeres de edad fértil. Objetivo: Evaluar la relevancia de los trastornos hipertensivos y su estudio por los p...

Páralisis del sexto par craneal, una rara e inusual presentación de preeclampsia

Rev. chil. anest; 52 (4), 2023
We report the case of a 34-year-old female patient, without relevant medical records, with a single pregnancy of 36 + 5 weeks, who suddenly presented diplopia and pain in the right eye of 4 days’ evolution. During the evaluation in the Emergency Department, hypertension 144/93 mmHg was evidenced. No ot...

Importancia de la prevención y detección oportuna de la preeclampsia/eclampsia

Rev. Eugenio Espejo; 17 (1), 2022
La preeclampsia/eclampsia constituyen una manifestación de la enfermedad hipertensiva que se puede presentar después de la semana 20 del embarazo. Esta tiene la capacidad de generar múltiples complicaciones en la gestante y el feto. Su diagnóstico oportuno y la toma de medidas prevent...

Tendência da mortalidade materna (2022-2030): uma análise baseada em séries temporais
Maternal mortality trend (2022-2030): an analysis based on time series

A morte materna é definida como aquela que ocorre, por qualquer causa na gravidez, parto ou puerpério (até 42 dias após o parto), ou até 1 ano, por causas obstétricas. A maioria destes óbitos poderiam ser evitadas com estratégias de cuidado voltadas para as principais causas de óbitos. Sendo ass...

Maternal Mercury Exposure and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Systematic Review

Abstract Objective The present review aimed to synthesize the evidence regarding mercury (Hg) exposure and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). Data Sources The PubMed, BVS/LILACS, SciELO and UFRJ's Pantheon Digital Library databases were systematically searched through June 2021. Study Selectio...

Rastreamento clínico e nutricional de gestantes de alto risco na estratégia de saúde da família de Santa Quitéria - CE

Considera-se gestação de alto risco quando a mulher apresenta comorbidade materna e/ou condição sociobiológica que levam as chances de ocorrer alguma intercorrência na evolução natural da gravidez, como hipertensão arterial, diabetes, anemia, alcoolismo e obesidade. É de grande importância o a...

Eculizumab, a successful treatment for atypical postpartum hemolytic-uremic syndrome: a case report

Atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare entity characterized by the association of acute kidney failure, thrombocytopenia and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia due to the dysregulation of the alternative pathway of the complement system. It is included within the thrombotic microangiopathies....

Diagnosis and Management of Preeclampsia: Suggested Guidance on the Use of Biomarkers

Abstract Objective It is a challenge to consider preeclampsia (PE) diagnosis and management in low and middle-income settings, where it represents a major public health concern. The placenta is the underlying cause of disease, and the plasma concentrations of proangiogenic and antiangiogenic factors rel...