Similarities and differences in international clinical practice guidelines for preeclampsia diagnosis and diagnostics: a scoping review

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Autores principales: Ábalos, Edgardo, Diaz, Virginia, Chamillard, Monica, Gialdini, Celina, Portela, Anayda, Pasquale, Julia
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spelling I61-R167-123456789-48252026-04-21T04:24:55Z Similarities and differences in international clinical practice guidelines for preeclampsia diagnosis and diagnostics: a scoping review Ábalos, Edgardo Diaz, Virginia Chamillard, Monica Gialdini, Celina Portela, Anayda Pasquale, Julia Preeclampsia Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto Consenso Revisiones Sistemáticas como Asunto Fil: Abalos E. Centro de Estudios de Estado y Sociedad (CEDES); Buenos Aires, Argentina Fil: Díaz V. Centro Rosarino de Estudios Perinatales (CREP); Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina Fil: Chamillard M. Centro Rosarino de Estudios Perinatales (CREP); Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina Fil: Gialdini C. Centro Rosarino de Estudios Perinatales (CREP); Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina Fil: Portela A. Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing, World Health Organization; Geneva, Switzerland Fil: Pasquale J. Centro Rosarino de Estudios Perinatales (CREP); Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina [ABSTRACT]: INTRODUCTION: Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and newborn deaths. Traditionally characterized by high-blood pressure and proteinuria, organ and placental dysfunction were later proposed in some clinical practice guidelines as additional components for its definition. Variability in diagnostic criteria across international guidelines could be a barrier to harmonized and equitable care in different settings. METHODS: We reviewed current relevant clinical practice guidelines to identify similarities and differences in recommendations related to the definition and diagnosis of preeclampsia, and their supporting evidence. We also reviewed additional systematic reviews related to the diagnosis of preeclampsia. We searched different databases and websites of international and professional organizations for guidelines published or updated from 2014 to 2024. We searched databases to identify additional systematic reviews on preeclampsia diagnosis. RESULTS: Fifteen guidelines from 11 organizations were identified with 11 systematic reviews supporting evidence on the diagnosis of preeclampsia. We found 21 additional systematic reviews, not included in these guidelines. DISCUSION: There is agreement for hypertension and proteinuria for the diagnosis of preeclampsia, without a uniform consensus on methods and devices for their assessment. Organ dysfunction is considered in eight guidelines and placental dysfunction in four, with some disagreements on their usefulness, and the methods and tools for their measurement. Few guidelines support their recommendations on preeclampsia diagnosis with systematic reviews. CONCLUSION: Consensus in preeclampsia definition is needed to guide not only clinical practice but also future research and policy, particularly in global health contexts. 2026-04-20T16:11:01Z 2026-04-20T16:11:01Z 2025-12 Artículo 1525-6065 http://repositorio.cedes.org/handle/123456789/4825 10.1080/10641955.2025.2532489 en Hypertens Pregnancy;2025 Dec;44(1):2532489
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topic Preeclampsia
Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto
Consenso
Revisiones Sistemáticas como Asunto
spellingShingle Preeclampsia
Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto
Consenso
Revisiones Sistemáticas como Asunto
Ábalos, Edgardo
Diaz, Virginia
Chamillard, Monica
Gialdini, Celina
Portela, Anayda
Pasquale, Julia
Similarities and differences in international clinical practice guidelines for preeclampsia diagnosis and diagnostics: a scoping review
topic_facet Preeclampsia
Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto
Consenso
Revisiones Sistemáticas como Asunto
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author Ábalos, Edgardo
Diaz, Virginia
Chamillard, Monica
Gialdini, Celina
Portela, Anayda
Pasquale, Julia
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Diaz, Virginia
Chamillard, Monica
Gialdini, Celina
Portela, Anayda
Pasquale, Julia
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title Similarities and differences in international clinical practice guidelines for preeclampsia diagnosis and diagnostics: a scoping review
title_short Similarities and differences in international clinical practice guidelines for preeclampsia diagnosis and diagnostics: a scoping review
title_full Similarities and differences in international clinical practice guidelines for preeclampsia diagnosis and diagnostics: a scoping review
title_fullStr Similarities and differences in international clinical practice guidelines for preeclampsia diagnosis and diagnostics: a scoping review
title_full_unstemmed Similarities and differences in international clinical practice guidelines for preeclampsia diagnosis and diagnostics: a scoping review
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