Experimental blood test detects preeclampsia risk in pregnant women using genetic markers in extracellular vesicles.

An experimental blood test may help detect pregnant women at risk for preeclampsia, a serious high blood pressure condition. The test examines genetic markers in extracellular vesicles, which transfer information between human cells. Women with preeclampsia show a specific pattern of these markers, and the test has the potential to predict the development of symptoms. Early detection and care could help prevent the harmful and potentially fatal effects of preeclampsia, which affects 5% to 8% of all pregnancies.

July 16, 2024
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