List of U.S. Department of Defense agencies. This is a list of Agencies under the United States Department of Defense (DoD) which was formerly and shortly known as the National Military Establishment. Its main responsibilities are to control the Armed Forces of the United States.
KEY POINTS. 1  Preeclampsia is a kind of high blood pressure some women get after the 20th week of pregnancy or after giving birth. 2  Most women with preeclampsia have healthy babies. 3  Preeclampsia symptoms include blurred vision, swelling in the hands and face, severe headaches and belly pain.
Preeclampsia is a syndrome marked by a sudden increase in the blood pressure of a pregnant woman after the 20th week of pregnancy. It can affect the mother's kidneys, liver, and brain. When left untreated, the condition can be fatal for the mother and/or the fetus and result in long-term health problems.