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obesity, diabetes, chronic hypertension, conceiving age >35, multiple pregnancies, and family history of preeclampsia. In severe cases of preeclampsia, a parturient can develop liver and kidney dysfunction, shortness of breath from pulmonary edema, and thrombocytopenia. A parturient who progresses to develop seizures and other symptoms has eclampsia. Early induced delivery or cesarean section may be necessary to prevent maternal and fetal mortality if preeclampsia remains untreated and progresses. Primary treatment to prevent or treat seizures associated with