A systematic review of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia and eclampsia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The association of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and severe preeclampsia/eclampsia has been established but the frequency is uncertain.

Objectives

To determine the frequency of PRES in severe preeclampsia or eclampsia.

Methods

We searched published articles in PubMed, Cochrane library, Embase, and CINAHL from 1990 to 2020. We included articles that reported on six or more cases of PRES with eclampsia or severe preeclampsia who underwent neuroimaging during pregnancy or up to 6 weeks postpartum.

Results

We identified 29 studies presenting data on 1519 women with eclampsia or severe preeclampsia. Among 342 women with eclampsia who had neuroimaging, 176 (51.4%) were diagnosed with PRES. Of 121 women with severe preeclampsia, 24 (19

SUBMITTER: Tawati DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10710200 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature