Abstract
Background/Aims: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of persisting symptoms 6 months or more after eclampsia. Methods: During a 2-year period (mid-1998 to mid-2000), 210 patients with eclampsia were included in a prospective cohort study of eclampsia in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. One hundred and twenty-three women (59%) were followed up with a structured telephone interview, 6-24 months (median 11) after their eclamptic fit. Results: At the time of follow-up, 63 women (51%) had at least one persistent symptom; 2 patients had severe neurological sequels (hemiparesis and dysarthria), 11% had visual disturbances, 22% had problems concentrating or recalling phone numbers and messages, 18% reported frequent headaches and 10% had vertigo or balance problems. Conclusion: Although few women suffered from severe sequels, many women had persisting symptoms following eclampsia indicating a need for follow-up of these patients. A case-control study comparing the health and symptoms between women having suffered from eclampsia and women without this complication may therefore be justified
Udgivelsesdato: 2008/10/9
Udgivelsesdato: 2008/10/9
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Tidsskrift | Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation |
| Vol/bind | 67 |
| Udgave nummer | 1 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 49-52 |
| Antal sider | 3 |
| ISSN | 0378-7346 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 2008 |