Urinary endothelin-1: not a useful marker for preeclampsia
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Measurement of urinary levels of endothelin-1 may not be a useful method for detecting preeclampsia in pregnant women. Preeclampsia is a disorder occurring in late pregnancy characterized by hypertension, fluid collection, and increased levels of protein in the urine. Among 61 pregnant women whose urinary levels of endothelin-1 were measured during the third trimester of pregnancy, 50 were suffering from preeclampsia and 11 were not suffering from preeclampsia. Urinary levels of endothelin-1 were similar among the two groups of women. Increased blood levels of endothelin-1 can occur in individuals suffering from preeclampsia and other disorders characterized by injury to the endothelium, or the lining of blood vessels. Endothelin-1 is a substance released as a result of this type of injury. Preeclampsia can lead to the development of convulsions and coma in pregnant women.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1993
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Serial amniotic fluid index in severe preeclampsia: a poor predictor of adverse outcome
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A low amount of amniotic fluid in severely preeclamptic women does not appear to be a sign of poor fetal status in the absence of other symptoms. Researchers reviewed the medical records of 136 severely preeclamptic women admitted to the hospital and treated conservatively for at least 48 hours. Women with low amounts of amniotic fluid when admitted were not more likely to require a cesarean section for nonreassuring fetal testing. They were more likely to have a growth retarded fetus, but slow growing fetuses were not more likely to have nonreassuring test results.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1996
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Delayed postpartum preeclampsia: An experience of 151 cases
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A study is conducted to determine the demographics, outcomes and treatment of hypertensive disorders that are diagnosed in the postpartum period. It is suggested that efforts should be directed at the continued monitoring, reporting ad evaluating of the symptoms of preeclampsia during the postpartum period.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2004
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