Long-term Risk of a Seizure Disorder After Eclampsia.

CONCLUSION: Women with eclampsia should be reassured that, although the relative risk of a seizure disorder is higher than unaffected women, the absolute risk is extremely low (approximately one seizure/2,200 person-years).
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Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 3, 2017 Category: OBGYN Authors: Nerenberg KA, Park AL, Vigod SN, Saposnik G, Berger H, Hladunewich MA, Gandhi S, Silversides CK, Ray JG Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research