Complications of preeclampsia can affect both the mother and the fetus. Acutely, preeclampsia can be complicated by eclampsia, the development of HELLP syndrome, hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke, liver damage and dysfunction, acute kidney injury, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Preeclampsia is also associated with increased frequency of Caesarian section, preterm delivery, and placental abruption. Furthermore, an elevation in blood pressure can occur in some individuals in the first week postpartum attributable to volume expansion and fluid mobilization. Fetal complications include fetal growth restriction and a potentially fetal or perinatal death.

Long-term, an individual with preeclampsia is at increased risk for recurrence of preeclampsia in subsequent pregnancies. There is also an increased risk for cardiovascular complications, including hypertension and ischemic heart disease, and kidney disease.

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