PRE-ECLAMPSIA. PREVENTION, PREDICTION AND POSSIBILITIES

• PART 1 GENERAL ASPECTS OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA
Chapter 1. Introduction
• PART 2 POSSIBILITIES IN AETIOLOGY OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA
Chapter 2. Immunology of pre-eclampsia
Chapter 3. Endothelial cell dysfunction and pre-eclampsia
Chapter 4. Oxidative stress and pre-eclampsia
Chapter 5. Metabolic syndrome and pre-eclampsia
Chapter 6. The genetics of pre-eclampsia
• PART 3 PREDICTION
Chapter 7. Prediction of pre-eclampsia
• PART 4 PREVENTION
Chapter 8. Prevention of pre-eclampsia
• PART 5 SYSTEMIC MANIFESTATIONS
Chapter 9. Central nervous system
Chapter 10. Cardiovascular system
Chapter 11. Haematological system
Chapter 12. Hepatobiliary system
Chapter 13. Ophthalmic system
Chapter 14. Renal system
• PART 6 CLINICAL FEATURES OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA
Chapter 15. Clinical features
• PART 7 TREATMENT OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA
Chapter 16. Ttreatment of pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia, a complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and/or edema and/or proteinuria, can have profound effects on the mother as well as the unborn fetus and even threaten their lives. Pre-eclampsia: Prevention, Prediction and Possibilities discusses the possible causes of the condition, its effects on various body systems, current methods of prediction, prevention, and treatment. What makes this book unique is its coverage of the deep intricacies of what causes Pre-eclampsia from examining the role of genetics and exosomes to lipids and their denaturation to endothelial denaturation and reperfusion damage. These extremely complex processes are thoroughly examined and then explained in a simplified way to enhance understanding. The latest concepts in color Doppler in prediction and current measures of prevention and treatment are explained at length. Overall, Pre-eclampsia will provide an updated resource for practicing obstetricians, research scientists, students and professionals involved in the care of pregnant subjects.

Key Features
• Presents the etiopathology of Pre-eclampsia with recent research updates
• Establishes the link between Pre-eclampsia and other obstetric vasculopathies
• Covers individual systemic effects of the condition
• Explores the latest approach in prediction, prevention and treatment of Pre-eclampsia

Author
Dr. Pankaj Desai is a Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at Janani Maternity Hospital, Baroda, India. A prolific writer, he has contributed 43 chapters to different textbooks internationally and nationally. His outstanding academic contributions in the subject have been acknowledged and honored with 7 gold medals and 60 orations.