Pregnancy Hypertension-An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health最新文献

{"title":"Hyperaldosteronism secondary to renal agenesis: An unusual cause for hypertension in pregnancy","authors":"Nalini Newbigging ,&nbsp;Sowmya Sathyendra ,&nbsp;Sudha Jasmine ,&nbsp;Liji S David ,&nbsp;Audrin Lenin ,&nbsp;Jennifer David Livingstone ,&nbsp;Nihal Thomas ,&nbsp;Remya Rajan ,&nbsp;Suceena Alexander","doi":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101157","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101157","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Literature with regards to pregnancy related outcomes in persons with the presence of a solitary kidney of any cause is scarce. Most of the available information has been extrapolated from persons who have been renal donors. Unilateral renal agenesis affects 1 in 1500 people and can present with resistant hypertension. When a woman with a solitary kidney presents in pregnancy, it may be both a challenging diagnostic and therapeutic problem. Eplerenone, a selective aldosterone blocker has been prescribed for resistant hypertension and in the presence of pregnancy, been useful in persons with primary hyperaldosteronism and resistant hypertension due to obstructive sleep apnoea. We describe the use of Eplerenone in a patient with resistant hypertension in pregnancy, due to secondary hyperaldosteronism precipitated by renal agenesis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48697,"journal":{"name":"Pregnancy Hypertension-An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101157"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142147805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical maternal risk parameters for the occurrence of maternal and fetal complications during preeclampsia in Congolese women","authors":"Dophie Tshibuela Beya ,&nbsp;Passy Kimena Nyota ,&nbsp;Jérémie Muwonga Masidi ,&nbsp;Elisabeth Lumbala Kilembo ,&nbsp;Aliocha Nkodila Natuhoyila ,&nbsp;Fons Verdonck ,&nbsp;Bernard Spitz ,&nbsp;Jean Pierre Elongi Moyene","doi":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101156","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101156","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Several studies have demonstrated that predicting complications of preeclampsia up to 48 h before their occurrence enhances clinical management. This predictive ability allows for rational approaches in dealing with groups at high risk of maternal-fetal complications.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This study aims to identify the clinical parameters strongly associated with maternal-fetal complications during preeclampsia in Congolese pregnant women.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>A descriptive and analytical study was conducted in the provincial city of Kinshasa from July 2018 to December 2021. The study population consisted of pregnant women with preeclampsia in three maternity units in Kinshasa. Determinants of complications were assessed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>In univariate logistic regression models, obesity, a history of hypertension, severe hypertension, and SpO₂ &lt; 90 % were identified as determinants of maternal-fetal complications. Conversely, a history of preeclampsia, treatment with MgSO₄, or a combination of AntiHTA and MgSO₄ reduced the risk of complications.</p><p>In the multivariate model, after adjusting for all significant variables in the univariate model, severe hypertension, obesity, and SpO₂ &lt; 90 % were identified as independent determinants of maternal-fetal complications. The risk of complication was multiplied by 5 for severe hypertension, by 4 for obesity, and by 2 for SpO₂ &lt; 90 %. However, treating women with MgSO₄ or a combination of AntiHTA and MgSO₄ reduced the risk of complications by a factor of 4 and 6, respectively.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The presence of symptoms is more useful in predicting complications of preeclampsia than their absence in ruling out adverse events.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48697,"journal":{"name":"Pregnancy Hypertension-An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101156"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142146604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determining the relationship between severity of proteinuria and adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in patients with preeclampsia","authors":"Elizabeth Jansen van Rensburg,&nbsp;Louisa B. Seopela,&nbsp;Leon C. Snyman","doi":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101155","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101155","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>To investigate the relationship between the severity of proteinuria and adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in patients with preeclampsia (PE).</p></div><div><h3>Design</h3><p>Prospective cohort study conducted in Gauteng, South Africa<!--> <!-->over 12 months. Patients<!--> <!-->with PE 18 years or older<!--> <!-->with singleton pregnancies<!--> <!-->were recruited. We<!--> <!-->included<!--> <!-->248<!--> <!-->in the final analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Proteinuria was quantified using urine protein: creatinine ratio (UPCR). Preeclamptic patients’ outcomes<!--> <!-->were compared according to the UPCR values using regression models and by generating receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curves. Primary maternal outcomes were gestational age (GA) at diagnosis, GA at delivery, development of eclampsia, development of severe features and the need for more than one antihypertensive<!--> <!-->agent. Neonatal outcomes were admission to neonatal unit, 5-min APGAR score, need for ventilatory support and early neonatal death.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>There was a weak but significant negative correlation between GA at delivery and UPCR (Spearman’s correlation coefficient (SCC) −0.191, p = 0.002). Most patients (77 %) required &gt;1 agent to control their blood pressure, however there was no correlation between UPCR and the need for additional agents (SCC −0.014, p = 0.828). There was a statistically significant correlation between UPCR and severe features, especially the development of haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelet (HELLP) syndrome (p = 0.005). There was no significant correlation between neonatal outcomes and UPCR.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Severity of proteinuria correlated with earlier delivery and development of severe features, specifically HELLP syndrome and pulmonary oedema. There was no correlation between UPCR and requiring additional antihypertensive<!--> <!-->agents<!--> <!-->or neonatal outcomes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48697,"journal":{"name":"Pregnancy Hypertension-An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101155"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221077892400182X/pdfft?md5=a18c5485fffb586f852dd50f67c5cb63&pid=1-s2.0-S221077892400182X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142146605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimal treatment for women with acute hypertension in pregnancy; a randomized trial comparing intravenous labetalol versus nicardipine","authors":"Jeske M. bij de Weg ,&nbsp;Marjon A. de Boer ,&nbsp;Benjamin Y. Gravesteijn ,&nbsp;Wietske Hermes ,&nbsp;Wessel Ganzevoort ,&nbsp;Frank van Bel ,&nbsp;Ben Willem Mol ,&nbsp;Christianne J.M. de Groot","doi":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101153","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101153","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>Blood pressure control in severe hypertension of pregnancy is crucial for mother and neonate. In absence of evidence, guidelines recommend either intravenous labetalol or nicardipine. We compared the effectiveness and safety of these two drugs in women with severe hypertension in pregnancy.</p></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><p>We performed an open label randomized controlled trial. Women with a singleton pregnancy complicated by severe hypertension (systolic ≥ 160 mmHg and/or diastolic ≥ 110 mmHg) requiring intravenous antihypertensive treatment were randomized to intravenous labetalol or intravenous nicardipine. The primary outcome was a composite adverse neonatal outcome defined as severe Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), Broncho Pulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) IIB or worse, Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), or perinatal death defined as fetal death or neonatal death before discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).</p><p>Based on a power analysis, we estimated that 472 women (236 per group) needed to be included to detect a difference of 15% in the primary outcome with 90% power. The study was halted prematurely at 30 inclusions because of slow recruitment and trial fatigue.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Between August 2018 and April 2022, we randomized 30 women of which 16 were allocated to intravenous nicardipine and 14 to intravenous labetalol. The composite adverse neonatal outcome was not significantly different between the two groups (25 % versus 43 % OR 0.28 (95 % CI 0.05–1.43), p = 0.12)). Respiratory distress syndrome occurred more often in the labetalol group than in the nicardipine group (42.9 % versus 12.5 %). Neonatal hypoglycemia occurred more often in the nicardipine group than in the labetalol group (31 % versus 7 %). Time until blood pressure control was faster in women treated with nicardipine than in women treated with labetalol (45 (15–150 min vs. 120 (60–127,5) min).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>In our prematurely halted small RCT, we were unable to provide evidence for the optimal choice of treatment for severe hypertension to improve neonatal outcome and/or to obtain faster blood pressure control. Differences in Respiratory distress syndrome and neonatal hypoglycemia between the groups might be the result of coincidental finding due to the small groups included in the study. A larger randomized trial would be needed to determine the safest and most efficacious (intravenous) therapy for severe hypertension in pregnancy. This study emphasizes the challenges of conducting a RCT for the optimal treatment for these women.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48697,"journal":{"name":"Pregnancy Hypertension-An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101153"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210778924001806/pdfft?md5=5b9d7dae3de0873870d28934c539e92b&pid=1-s2.0-S2210778924001806-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142117397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A tribute to Christopher Redman, MB, BChir, FRCP, FRCOG (ad eundum)","authors":"Annetine (Anne Cathrine) Staff ,&nbsp;Manu Vatish ,&nbsp;David Hall ,&nbsp;Annemarie Hennessy","doi":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101154","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101154","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48697,"journal":{"name":"Pregnancy Hypertension-An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 101154"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210778924001818/pdfft?md5=eb5aac00a598865f8ced65ed44f13e9b&pid=1-s2.0-S2210778924001818-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142117755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Title Page","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S2210-7789(24)00185-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S2210-7789(24)00185-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48697,"journal":{"name":"Pregnancy Hypertension-An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 101158"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142167605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A prospective cohort study of pregnancy outcomes following antepartum infection with SARS-CoV-2","authors":"James D. Doss ,&nbsp;Emily Diveley ,&nbsp;Fan Zhang ,&nbsp;Amy Scheffer ,&nbsp;Ruizhi Huang ,&nbsp;Daniel Jackson ,&nbsp;Nandini Raghuraman ,&nbsp;Ebony B. Carter ,&nbsp;Indira U. Mysorekar ,&nbsp;Jeannie C. Kelly","doi":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101152","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101152","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>Our study aimed to explore the impact of COVID-19 infection on pregnancy outcomes, accounting for the progression of variants, vaccines, and treatment modalities.</p></div><div><h3>Study Design</h3><p>We performed a prospective longitudinal cohort study at two urban tertiary centers enrolling patients with a confirmed intrauterine singleton pregnancy from December 23, 2020 to July 18, 2022. Patients were evaluated for SARS-CoV-2 infection at enrollment and every trimester using serum antibody testing. The primary outcome was preterm birth. Symptom and treatment data were collected from pregnant patients with COVID-19 infections. Variant strain infection status was determined from local wastewater analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>448 patients were enrolled, and 390 patients were retained through delivery with 159 unexposed and 231 exposed patients, of whom 56 patients (26.0 %) crossed over after enrollment to the exposed cohorts during pregnancy. There was no difference in rates of preterm birth between exposed and unexposed cohorts (14.6 % vs 11.3 %), in deliveries &lt; 34 weeks (1.5 % vs 2.7 %), PPROM, (0.4 % vs 1.3 %), or gestational age at delivery (38.1 vs 38.2). Exposed patients were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with a hypertensive disorder (aOR 2.3, 95 % CI 1.2–4.1), specifically gestational hypertension (aOR 2.8, 95 % CI 1.3––6.0), but not preeclampsia/eclampsia. There were no differences in individual or composite neonatal outcomes.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Our study contributed to the understanding of the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on pregnancy outcomes, with increased risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy but overall, no differences in adverse neonatal outcomes. Regular antenatal PCR and antibody screening allowed for higher detection and inclusion of patients with asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection and effects on maternal and neonatal outcomes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48697,"journal":{"name":"Pregnancy Hypertension-An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 101152"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142088411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preeclampsia and timing of delivery: Disease severity, maternal and perinatal outcomes","authors":"Manaphat Suksai ,&nbsp;Alan Geater ,&nbsp;Pawinee Amornchat ,&nbsp;Thitima Suntharasaj ,&nbsp;Chitkasaem Suwanrath ,&nbsp;Ninlapa Pruksanusak","doi":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101151","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101151","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>This study aimed to elucidate clinical characteristics, disease severity, and obstetric outcomes in women with pregnancy complicated with preeclampsia stratified by gestational age at delivery.</p></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><p>This retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary care facility from January 2011 to December 2020.</p></div><div><h3>Main outcome measures</h3><p>Maternal characteristics, risk factors, clinical signs and symptoms, laboratory test results, and maternal and perinatal outcomes were compared between early (&lt;34 weeks) versus late (≥34 weeks) and preterm (&lt;37 weeks) versus term (≥37 weeks) preeclampsia.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>More than half of the women (56 %, 612/1094) had preterm preeclampsia. Overall, 30 % (329/1094) delivered before 34 weeks of gestation. Pregnancies with early preeclampsia had the worst maternal signs and symptoms, the highest median blood pressure level, and more abnormal laboratory abnormalities compared to those with late preeclampsia. Additionally, women with co-morbid diseases (chronic hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and systemic lupus erythematosus) were more likely to develop early than late preeclampsia. Of note, although adverse maternal and perinatal events occurred more commonly in early rather than late preeclampsia, 18 % (7/39) of eclampsia and 16 % (8/50) of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count syndrome cases occurred after 37 weeks of gestation.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Early preeclampsia posed the highest risk to the mother and infant(s); however, adverse maternal and perinatal events were still present even in cases of preeclampsia at term. Therefore, it is crucial for healthcare practitioners to remain vigilant and manage all cases with great care to prevent adverse outcomes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48697,"journal":{"name":"Pregnancy Hypertension-An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 101151"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142088410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Role of chronic kidney disease and risk factors in preeclampsia","authors":"Priscilla Koirala,&nbsp;Vesna Garovic,&nbsp;Maria Irene Dato,&nbsp;Andrea Kattah","doi":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101146","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101146","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Our goal was to identify what impact chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its associated risk factors, such as body mass index (BMI), diabetes and hypertension, have on preeclampsia and other adverse pregnancy outcomes in the CKD population.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This was a population-based cohort study of women with CKD who had a pregnancy from 2010 to 2022 (n = 95). At the time of the woman’s pregnancy, data was collected on demographics, clinical measures, BMI, CKD etiology and other renal parameters. Outcomes included preeclampsia, pre-term delivery, and low birth weight.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Pre-pregnancy BMI increased over time in patients with CKD, with a median (interquartile range) BMI of 25 (22–29) prior to 2016 and 29 (25–34) after 2016 (p = 0.01). There were significant trends of increasing age at delivery and decreasing pre-pregnancy estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) by delivery year. Preeclampsia affected nearly half of pregnancies in this cohort. In multivariate analyses, BMI and chronic hypertension did not impact the odds of preeclampsia, preterm delivery or low birth weight, though a CKD etiology of diabetes (19/20 with type I diabetes), was associated with a significant increase in preeclampsia risk (odds ratio (OR) 7.41 (95 % CI 2.1–26.1)). Higher pre-pregnancy eGFR was associated with a lower odds of preterm delivery (OR 0.81 (95 % CI 0.67–0.98)) per 10 ml/min/1.73 m²).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Pre-pregnancy BMI significantly increased over time, similar to the general population. While preeclampsia was common in CKD patients, outcomes were associated with eGFR and CKD etiology as opposed to BMI and chronic hypertension.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48697,"journal":{"name":"Pregnancy Hypertension-An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 101146"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142002286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nifedipine outperforms labetalol: A comparative analysis of hypertension management in black pregnancies","authors":"Nicolina Smith ,&nbsp;Sun Kwon Kim ,&nbsp;Gregory Goyert ,&nbsp;Chun-Hui Lin ,&nbsp;Courtney Rose ,&nbsp;D’Angela S. Pitts","doi":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101147","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.preghy.2024.101147","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Nifedipine has previously exhibited superior efficacy to labetalol in managing hypertension in the non-pregnant Black population, establishing itself as a first-line treatment option. However, the unique challenges of hypertension during pregnancy, especially prevalent in Black individuals, remain underexplored in terms of effective medication choices. This gap highlights the need for targeted research on antihypertensive efficacy specifically within this population.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of nifedipine versus labetalol in managing blood pressure in Black pregnancies. The primary measure is the mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure trajectories throughout pregnancy, determining the superiority of nifedipine in this context.</p></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><p>A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a multi-center institution in the metropolitan Detroit area, encompassing data from 1,235 Black pregnancies affected by chronic hypertension between 2015 and 2022. Mean blood pressure trajectories during pregnancy were fit by linear mixed effects model with a random intercept and time effect.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Patients on nifedipine had an estimated 2.08 mmHg lower mean systolic and 1.60 mmHg lower mean diastolic blood pressure compared to those on labetalol, with significant p-values of 0.040 and 0.028. Additionally, nifedipine users were less likely to need increased doses, with an odds ratio of 0.28 (95 % CI: 0.19–0.40, p &lt; 0.001) compared to labetalol users.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This study provides compelling evidence that nifedipine outperforms labetalol in managing blood pressure during Black pregnancies. These findings suggest that the initiation of nifedipine should be considered in the management of chronic hypertension among Black pregnant individuals, offering a potentially more effective treatment option.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48697,"journal":{"name":"Pregnancy Hypertension-An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 101147"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141996725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}