Accuracy of Second Trimester Prediction of Preterm Preeclampsia by 3 Different Screening Algorithms

Abstract

(Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2018;58:192–196) Preeclampsia (PE) is a major risk factor for maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Thus, early screening in the first trimester to identify patients at high risk for PE allows the initiation of early preventive measures, such as low-dose aspirin therapy begun before 16 weeks gestation. Many women, though, do not have their first prenatal visit until after 16 weeks, and identifying high-risk patients in the second trimester can still be beneficial, especially for identifying early signs of PE and providing timely treatment. Currently, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in the United Kingdom has gui..