Introduction

Hypertensive disorders complicating pregnancy is one of the major cause of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity worldwide. Among the Hypertensive disorders, Preeclampsia and Eclampsia are a life threatening multisystem disorder, which affects Cardiovascular, Hematological, Renal, Hepatic, and Central nervous system.

Preeclampsia is estimated to affect about 5 % of deliveries while eclampsia affects about 1.4% of deliveries. Cerebrovascular involvement is the direct cause of death in 40% of patients with hypertensive disorders. When it is diagnosed and intervened at the earlier, symptoms and radiological changes can be reversed.

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Dr A. Rajeswari

Professor and HOD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Govt. Vellore Medical College