Predictive Value of the Signs and Symptoms Preceding Eclampsia: A Systematic Review.

CONCLUSION: There is a dearth of high-quality studies investigating the predictive value of imminent signs and symptoms of eclampsia. Owing to the small number of studies, heterogeneity, and inconsistent reporting, it is difficult to provide accurate estimates of the predictive value of prodromal symptoms of eclampsia. Of the most commonly reported symptoms-visual disturbances, epigastric pain, and headache-none were able to accurately predict, nor rule out, imminent eclampsia.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: PROSPERO, CRD42018095076.
PMID: 31503164 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - September 9, 2019 Category: OBGYN Authors: Hastie R, Brownfoot FC, Cluver CA, Walker SP, Hesselman S, Tong S, Bergman L Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research