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Heart drug could cut pre-eclampsia threatCHOLESTEROL-lowering drugs used to prevent heart disease in middle-aged men could prevent pre-eclampsia, scientists have said. In a major trial, scientists from Edinburgh University will investigate if the drugs, known as statins, can head off the ... read more
Heart Disease Drugs to be Used in Pregnancy Trial
Heart disease drugs, or statins, will be used on expectant mothers in the UK in the hopes of preventing a potentially fatal condition known as preeclampsia. Preeclampsia, also known as pregnancy-induced hypertension, kills roughly ... read more
Preeclampsia May Be an Autoimmune Disorder
Preeclampsia is a condition that affects three to five percent of all pregnancies, and presents serious risks to the health of mother and baby. It is characterized by high blood pressure, ... read more
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