| Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia: a literature review. | |
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PMID: 10101437 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A review of literature on pre-eclampsia/eclampsia indicates that this is one of the commonest causes of high maternal and infant mortality and morbidity rates. Current information on the condition indicates that use of aspirin, phenytoin and magnesium sulphate are on the increase. However, in Malawi lytic cocktail and use of antihypertensives such as Hydralazine and, anticonvulsants such as Valium are currently in use. Even with this type of management, Malawi experiences high morbidity and mortality rates. This literature review was done to identify baseline data for a study to be carried out in some of the hospitals in Malawi to establish a protocol for effective management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in Malawi. It is hoped that after using low dose aspirin and magnesium sulphate, the morbidity and mortality caused by the disease will be reversed with time. |
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Authors:
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F C Sungani; A Malata; R Masanjika |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Central African journal of medicine Volume: 44 ISSN: 0008-9176 ISO Abbreviation: Cent Afr J Med Publication Date: 1998 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-04-15 Completed Date: 1999-04-15 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372566 Medline TA: Cent Afr J Med Country: ZIMBABWE |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 261-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Malawi. |
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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therapeutic use Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use Aspirin / therapeutic use Eclampsia / complications, diagnosis, drug therapy*, epidemiology Female Humans Magnesium Sulfate / therapeutic use Malawi / epidemiology Phenytoin / therapeutic use Practice Guidelines as Topic Pregnancy |
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0/Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; 0/Anticonvulsants; 50-78-2/Aspirin; 57-41-0/Phenytoin; 7487-88-9/Magnesium Sulfate |
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