Vascular changes in preeclampsia and eclampsia include hemoconcentration and intense vasospasm. |
In June last year a trial showed that an injection of magnesium sulphate can halve the risk of pre-eclampsia progressing into eclampsia. |
If treated, pre-eclampsia rarely progresses to full-blown eclampsia and most women can have normal babies. |
In rare instances, it can progress to a life-threatening condition called eclampsia. |
She collapsed on New Year's Day suffering from critically high blood pressure and eclampsia with convulsions. |
Anticonvulsant drugs may also be prescribed to protect against convulsions due to eclampsia. |