Preeclampsia‚ also known as toxemia is a complication that occurs in pregnancy‚ usually in women 20 weeks pregnant or more. Preeclampsia is characterized by an increase in blood pressure in women whose blood pressure has been previously normal. Even just a slight rise in blood pressure may be an indication of this condition. Preeclampsia can also cause damage to other organ systems‚ often the kidneys. If it is left untreated‚ it can then lead to some serious complications which could possibly
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fetus. The mother’s BP is elevated‚ there is protein in her urine‚ and her organs are being damaged. Preeclampsia usually is diagnoses post 20 weeks gestation which is the age of a viable fetus. If a diagnosis is made earlier than 20 weeks the mother and her physician must decide whether the wait or deliver. Waiting until the fetus is viable is highly dangerous due to the fact that preeclampsia leads to eclampsia and serious and fatal complications. Cause. The cause is unknown but it is believed
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Board Essay Task Mark could never imagine that this telephone call could change his life forever. “Whenever I think about what happened‚ I always think that it is a miracle that changed my life. It’s like my accidental destiny!” Mark said. Twenty years ago‚ when Mark was a twenty-five-year-old man‚ he was still living in a garret of one of the oldest building in New York City. He used to work as an effective worker of a small chocolate factory. He specialized in making the confectionery from chocolate
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getting hit with a ball at 72mph from 46 feet. Thesis: Jennie Finch has a unique background‚ she paved the way for the sport of softball‚ and is a wonderful friend. Reason to Listen: Being softball’s most dominant pitcher Jennie Fitch has become the most popular softball player of all- time. Finch is one of the most respective female athletes in all sports. SPEECH: Jennie Finch has a unique background. Jennie is known as the face of softball. Jennie is from La Mirada‚ California. She is the youngest
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hemorrhage. There exist several hypertensive states of pregnancy: • Gestational hypertension = usually defined as a BP over 140/90 without the presence of protein in the urine. • Preeclampsia = gestational hypertension (BP > 140/90)‚ and proteinuria (>300 mg of protein in a 24-hour urine sample). Severe preeclampsia involves a BP over 160/110 (with additional signs) • Eclampsia = seizures in a preeclamptic patient • HELLP syndrome = Hemolytic anemia‚ elevated liver enzymes and low platelet
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STUDY GUIDE: Preeclampsia 1. Define the following: Preeclampsia: Eclampsia: 1. In the chart below‚ contrast the physiologic changes of a normal pregnancy with those of a patient with pregnancy induced hypertension. Physiologic Change Normal Pregnancy Pregnancy Induced Hypertension Peripheral Vascular Resistance Role of Thromboxane Role of Prostacyclin Maternal Vasodialtion Plasma Volume Nitric oxide Renal perfusion Glomerular
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hate losing.” says Jennie Finch. Jennie Finch hated to lose‚ and she showed it in her competitive spirit. Born on September 3‚ 1980 in La Mirada‚ California‚ youngest of three children‚ she grew up playing softball with a family who taught her exceptional morals. Jennie Finch positively influenced society by achieving her dreams; all while showing traits of dedication‚ being charitable‚ and having a positive outlook on every challenge that comes her way. To begin with‚ Jennie Finch was a dedicated
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many other qualities. Jennie Finch is a great example of a dedicated leader.She was born on September 3‚ 1980 in the United States. She is a two-time Olympic softball champion. While on the U.S.A. Olympic Softball team‚ she contributed to a gold medal in Athens (2004) and a silver medal in Beijing (2008). “Finch shrugs off the attention and remains committed to the principles that made her near unbeatable.”(Beech‚ Mark) While there are many distractions that could distract Jennie‚ she remains dedicated
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(“Failure allows growth and teaches us so much”)-jennie finch. Jennie Finch is a two time gold medalist‚ right hand softball pitcher. This essay will show how she inspires all of her fans‚ and how she got through her problems when she felt like quitting. Jennie Finch started playing softball/T-ball when she was 5 years old in her hometown La Mirada California. This love began because her dad Doug Finch was a great pitching coach. Also‚ her two siblings gave her a lot of support. Softball
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I would like to tell you a little bit about Jennie Finch. She was born September 3rd‚ 1980 in La Mirada‚ California. She in now 37‚ 6 ft. tall and lives in Sulphur‚ Louisiana. She began playing softball at the age of five and pitching at the age of eight. Her father was her first and personal pitching coach. Finch lettered four times in softball and twice‚ each in basketball and volleyball during her high school years. Her senior year‚ she was the captain of all three sports. On February 5th‚ 1999
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