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Early warning system hypertension thresholds to predict adverse outcomes in pre-eclampsia: A prospective cohort study
ConclusionThe CRADLE VSA, with integrated traffic light early warning system, can identify women who are hypertensive, at increased risk of severe pre-eclampsia complications and in need of escalation of care. Women who triggered a red light were at increased risk of kidney injury, magnesium sulfate use and CCU admission.
Source: Pregnancy Hypertension: An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

O31. Magnesium homeostasis and gestational hypertension
Conclusion From a public health point of view, further studies on Mg homeostasis in pregnancy and intervention in terms of supplementation have a high priority, with the ultimate aim to develop prevention programs.
Source: Pregnancy Hypertension: An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health - August 31, 2015 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

The BRAzil MAGnesium (BRAMAG) trial: a randomized clinical trial of oral magnesium supplementation in pregnancy for the prevention of preterm birth and perinatal and maternal morbidity
Background: Preterm birth is the leading cause of infant mortality globally, including Brazil. We will evaluate whether oral magnesium citrate reduces the risk of placental dysfunction and its negative consequences for both the fetus and mother, which, in turn, should reduce the need for indicated preterm delivery. Methods: We will complete a multicenter, randomized double-blind clinical trial comparing oral magnesium citrate 150 mg twice daily (n = 2000 women) to matched placebo (n = 1000 women), starting at 121/7 to 206/7 weeks gestation and continued until delivery. We will include women at higher risk for placental dys...
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - Latest articles - July 8, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Joao AlvesCarla de AraújoIsabelle PontesAngélica GuimarãesJoel Ray Source Type: research