Controversies and Clarifications Regarding the Role of Aspirin in Preeclampsia Prevention: A Focused Review
Amihai Rottenstreich
Abstract:Preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. In recent decades, many studies have evaluated different interventions in order to prevent the occurrence of preeclampsia. Among these, administration of low-dose aspirin from early pregnancy showed consistent evidence of its prophylactic role. In this article, we review the scientific literature on this topic, highlighting the rationale for aspirin use, who should be treated, the timing of initiation and ces… Show more
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