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What are the chances of developing preeclampsia after 38 weeks?

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Preeclampsia : The chances of preeclampsia don't change after 20 wks. 4.6 percent of pregnancies worldwide were complicated by preeclampsia The symptoms include Systolic \blood pressure ≥140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg (with or without protein in the urine ) and one or more of the following HA, changes in vision, change in mental status

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