Preeclampsia (PE) is a common and serious pregnancy complication that occurs during pregnancy and causes considerable maternal morbidity and mortality. PE is characterized by new onset hypertension and proteinuria, usually occurring typically after the 20th week of pregnancy, but it can occur at any time during labor, or even up to 6 weeks after delivery. This complication may occur in between 3 and 10% of all pregnancies.
Globally, preeclampsia and its related conditions are among the leading causes of maternal mortality next to anemia. Several causes are responsible for PE like first pregnancy, age, obesity and diabetes, high BP, or hypertension, but the exact causes of preeclampsia remain unclear.
