Resumen de Screening for Preeclampsia During Pregnancy
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has recently published recommendations on screening for preeclampsia in pregnant women.
Preeclampsia is a serious condition that causes high blood pressure during pregnancy. It can begin during the second half of pregnancy, during labor, or shortly after delivery. In addition to high blood pressure, preeclampsia can cause problems with the kidneys, the liver, and sometimes the eyes and brain. Some women with preeclampsia have a higher-than-normal level of protein in their urine. Preeclampsia also leads to poor growth of the fetus in the womb.
