Predictive value of the sFlt‑1/PlGF ratio in women with suspected preeclampsia: An update (Review)

Abstract

Preeclampsia (PE) is a major complication of preg‑ nancy with an incidence rate of 2‑8% and is a leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity. The various consequences of severe preeclampsia for the fetus, neonate and child include intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), fetal hypoxia, oligo‑ hydramnios, intrauterine fetal demise, increased perinatal mortality and morbidity, neurodevelopmental disorders and even irreversible brain damage (cerebral palsy). A number of