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Obstetrics & GynecologyHypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Limits of eclampsia prevention and preventive measures

THE CONTEXT
Eclampsia can present atypically, making prediction difficult, and is not always preventable.

Preventive measures

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Antihypertensive drugs, prophylactic anticonvulsant therapy and timely delivery are important preventive steps.
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Close monitoring during labor and for 24 hours postpartum is important.

Magnesium sulfate prophylaxis

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The Magpie trial showed that prophylactic magnesium sulfate lowers the risk of eclampsia.
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