The American Society of Nethrology
Washington, DC:
Aspirin may help prevent cardiac events in women with Preeclampsia history
A recent study has found that aspirin may help protect women who have a higher risk of cardiovascular events due to preeclampsia. Previously called toxemia, preeclampsia is a state which can affect pregnant women. It can cause high blood pressure thus increasing the risk of major cardiac problems, seizures or even death. Preeclamptic women may …
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