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Preeclampsia: Situation Analysis

Presented from by Dr. Pankaj Desai

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"Preeclampsia: Situation Analysis" offers a critical overview of the current status, challenges, and advancements related to preeclampsia—a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. This session will explore the prevalence, risk factors, and diagnostic gaps,...

Case Summary

The speaker begins by expressing gratitude and emphasizing the value of challenging cases for learning. They introduce a real-life case of a 29-year-old woman, gravida 5 para 3, with a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes including fetal demise, stillbirth, and severe pre-eclampsia with IUGR.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Pankaj Desai

Consultant Gynecologist, Janani Maternity Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat

Dr. Pankaj Desai is a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Janani Maternity Hospital in Vadodara, Gujarat, with over 30 years of experience in women\\\'s healthcare. He has been honored with seven gold medals and has authored more than 100 research papers published in national and international journals. Dr. Desai has delivered over 500 lectures worldwide, including in Australia, the UK, and Southeast Asia, and has been recognized with over 50 orations for his contributions to the field. His expertise is particularly sought after in managing high-risk obstetric conditions such as recurrent pregnancy loss, pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), and obstetric vasculopathies. He is also the author of the book Obstetric Vasculopathies, which delves into the pathophysiology and management of these complex conditions.