Eclampsia is a life-threatening complication of pregnancy for both the baby and the mother. It is not precisely known what causes it, but it usually clears up when the baby is born. Research is underway to understand this complex condition and to improve the treatments that are currently used to control it.
Disease: Eclampsia
Last update: May 2005
Intro
FAQ: What does the future hold?
Much research is being done into ways of preventing pre-eclampsia, as this will then decrease the associated risk of eclampsia.
The immune system, hormone levels and the cells that line the blood vessels are all being investigated, in order to develop more accurate tests and more effective treatments for the condition.
The immune system, hormone levels and the cells that line the blood vessels are all being investigated, in order to develop more accurate tests and more effective treatments for the condition.