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Pregnancy Risk Algorithm: Explanation and Clinical Context The Pregnancy Risk Algorithm is a clinical tool designed to assess the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes based on maternal characteristics and medical history. By evaluating factors such as maternal age, body mass index (BMI), presence of chronic hypertension, history of preeclampsia, and family history of preeclampsia, healthcare providers can stratify patients into different risk categories: low, moderate, or high. This stratification aids in identifying individuals who may require closer monitoring, early interventions, or specialized care to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes.
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Poon LCY, Kametas NA, Chelemen T, Leal A, Nicolaides KH. Maternal risk factors for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy: a multivariate approach. J Hum Hypertens. 2010 Feb;24(2):104-10. doi: 10.1038/jhh.2009.45. Epub 2009 Jun
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PMID: 19516271; PMCID: PMC2842292.
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