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. 2017 Jan 7;17:12. doi: 10.1186/s12884-016-1195-2
Advantages Disadvantages
• Pregnant women who are considered low-risk truly have a low risk of developing preeclampsia • 80% of women who are considered high-risk will receive intensive care while they would never have developed preeclampsia
• Pregnant women who are considered high-risk can lower this risk by supplementation of low-dose aspirin and calcium • These women may experience unnecessary anxiety
• Using prediction models for preeclampsia allows for personalized tailored care • 1% of women considered low-risk will still develop preeclampsia