eclampsia

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Recent Examples of eclampsia In late December, doctors at the al-Aqsa Hospital, 11 miles to the north, received a pregnant woman whose high blood pressure caused eclampsia and bleeding to her brain, according to Deborah Harrington, a British obstetrician who volunteered at the hospital with a Medical Aid for Palestinians team. Hajar Harb, Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2024 The complications, known as severe maternal morbidity, include unexpected and life-threatening events such as heart attacks, dangerously high blood pressure known as eclampsia, and extreme situations requiring life-saving interventions including the use of ventilators. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2023 Her autopsy showed evidence of eclampsia, but many don't know about this dangerous condition. Emily Nadal, Parents, 12 July 2023 Though eclampsia can occur with or without the presence of preeclampsia symptoms, addressing signs of preeclampsia if they are identified is vital to preventing more potentially dangerous outcomes from eclampsia. Emily Nadal, Parents, 22 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for eclampsia 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclampsia
Noun
  • Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal issues.
    Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The nation has seen spasms of political violence throughout its history.
    Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Bezos' decision caused an unprecedented spasm of anger both within journalism and outside it.
    CBS News, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Keeping the area clean, dry, and wearing loose clothing can help prevent recurrence.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • According to research, rates of ventral hernia recurrence are high following surgery.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • If your symptoms of anxiety do not improve, talk to your healthcare provider about getting professional treatments to reduce anxiety, decrease your risk of relapse, and improve your overall quality of life.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Long-term management of eating disorders involves ongoing treatment to address any health complications and prevent relapse.
    Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 12 July 2024

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“Eclampsia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclampsia. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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