Timely Diagnosis of Pre-eclampsia is Key
Pre-eclampsia ( P E ) i s a pregnancy-specific multisystem hypertensive disorder that is a major contributor to maternal, neonatal morbidity and mortality. Angiogenesis-related factors, including sFlt-1 (soluble fmslike tyrosine kinase 1) and PlGF (placental growth factor), play an important role in placental dysfunction; altered levels are detectable several weeks before onset of pregnancy complications. In vitro diagnostic tests for these biomarkers can improve early diagnosis and facilitate prediction of maternal and foetal outcomes.
Modern Medicine – Issue 1 2022
