Preeclampsia

About Preeclampsia: 

• It is a serious blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy.
• It typically develops after the 20th week of pregnancy.
• It can also affect other organs in the body and be dangerous for both the mother and her developing fetus. 
• Symptoms:
  • People with preeclampsia often have high blood pressure (hypertension) and high levels of protein in their urine (proteinuria).
  • Changes in vision, including temporary loss of vision, blurred vision or light sensitivity
• Prevention
  • Medication: The best clinical evidence for prevention of preeclampsia is the use of low-dose aspirin. 
  • Lifestyle and healthy choices: If one had preeclampsia before, it’s a good idea to be as healthy as you can be.

What is liquid biopsy?

• A liquid biopsy is a simple and non-invasive alternative to surgical biopsies which enables doctors to discover a range of information about a tumour through a simple blood sample.

Q1) What is biopsy?

A biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue or cells is taken from the body for examination under a microscope or for other laboratory testing. Biopsies are commonly performed to diagnose or investigate various medical conditions, including cancer, infections, autoimmune diseases, and other disorders.

Source: Early prediction of preeclampsia using a blood-derived biomarker