Starting on:
Jun 12, 2024
Ending on:
Jun 12, 2024
Moderator(s):
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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Jun 12, 2024
Ending on:
Jun 12, 2024
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Sheila Gitau
Dr
Venue: Dr
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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Preeclampia
Starting on:
Jun 12, 2024
Jun 12, 2024
Ending on:
Jun 12, 2024
Jun 12, 2024
Venue:
KUTRRH
KUTRRH
Description
A.k.a Preeclamptic toximea (PET) A condition that leads to a marked increase in both maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Part of spectrum of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy The prevalence of pre-eclampsia in Kenya is estimated to range between 5.6 to 6.5% though proportions are likely higher in rural areas
Objectives
Poorly understood
Immunologic: dysregulation of maternal tolerance to paternally derived placental and fetal antigens
Placenta: Implantation with abnormal trophoblastic invasion of uterine vessels, release of systemic vasoactive compounds
Genetic, nutritional, and environmental factors
Cardiovascular and inflammatory changes
Presenters
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Dr.
Sheila Kirongothi
Dr