Posted by res from IP 24.136.24.236 on November 30, 2006 at 20:29:28:
In Reply to: Q these type will be in exam posted by KING on November 30, 2006 at 20:18:18:
Answer E
Pre-eclampsia is more likely to happen in a second pregnancy if one has suffered it before. Mild pre-eclampsia at term is less likely to recur (5-10%) and when it does, it's usually mild again. After severe pre-eclampsia, recurrence rate is about 20-25% in subsequent pregnancies. After eclampsia, about 25-30% of subsequent pregnancies will be complicated by pre-eclampsia, but only 2% with eclampsia again. Chronic hypertension is more common after pre-eclampsia, affecting about 15% at 2 years. It is more likely after eclampsia or severe pre-eclampsia (especially if recurrent or occurring during the 2nd trimester), affecting 30-50% of women.