Having uncontrolled high blood pressure for prolonged periods of time can have severe effects on the body. Some other complications that can arise with untreated preeclampsia are pulmonary edema, blood clots, and blood vessel blockages, or a stroke. These are all serious and life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical attention. A condition called HELLP syndrome can also develop. Hemolysis for short destroys red blood cells.

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