The Etiopathogenesis of Preeclampsia: Where Do We Stand Now?

Preeclampsia is a multisystem disorder whose development during pregnancy is associated with many severe complications both for the pregnant woman and her infant. The exact etiology of preeclampsia remains unclear, and it is often referred to as a disease of theories and hypotheses. A better understanding of the condition's precise etiology holds promise for the development of new options for early diagnosis, effective prevention, and modern causal treatment of preeclampsia to reduce the risk of severe complications in affected patients.