Why the study?
Does high NT-proBNP at delivery predict persistent postpartum hypertension in individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy?
Population
111 individuals with new-onset hypertensive disorders of pregnancy who participated in a remote BP…
Comparison
High NT-proBNP measured during delivery… vs Low NT-proBNP measured during delivery…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6 weeks postpartum
Authors
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Elevated NT-proBNP (≥150 pg/mL) at the time of delivery in individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy is associated with a significantly higher risk of persistent postpartum hypertension at 6 weeks.
Does high NT-proBNP at delivery predict persistent postpartum hypertension in individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy?
Elevated NT-proBNP (≥150 pg/mL) at the time of delivery in individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy is associated with a significantly higher risk of persistent postpartum hypertension at 6 weeks.
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