Chapter 219 Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia (Toxemia of Pregnancy)
INTRODUCTION
ETIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS
CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS
DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH
Workup and Evaluation
MANAGEMENT AND THERAPY
Nonpharmacologic
Pre-eclampsia (Mild) | Severe Pre-eclampsia (One or More) |
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Drug(s) of Choice
FOLLOW-UP
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