Eclampsia: Sensitivity and Specificity

Introduction: Eclampsia is defined by seizures in pregnancy. Usually patients first develop pre-eclampsia, defined by hypertension and proteinuria. Treatment of pre-eclamptic patients with magnesium helps prevent eclampsia (and also, magnesium is the most effective treatment of eclamptic seizures).

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Prevalence

The sensitivity and specificity of findings for Eclampsia are listed below. See the left navigation bar to change the display.