Publications by authors named "Karen Jessup"
Am J Obstet Gynecol
January 2018
Article Synopsis
- Preeclampsia is a serious condition affecting pregnancy that can lead to complications for both the mother and baby, and early screening in the first trimester has been shown to help identify at-risk patients.
- The study aimed to evaluate the practicality of screening for preeclampsia during the first trimester by looking at various maternal factors, medical history, biomarkers, and placental volume in a diverse group of pregnant women in the US.
- Out of 1,288 patients screened, 4.3% developed preeclampsia, with a high detection rate of 85% for early-onset cases when using specific markers, while detection rates for late-onset preeclampsia were notably lower at 15
