Assessment of brain natriuretic peptide and copeptin as correlates of blood pressure in chronic hypertensive pregnant women

Assessment of brain natriuretic peptide and copeptin as correlates of blood pressure in chronic hypertensive pregnant women

Abstract Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy including preexisting (or chronic) hypertension are the most common complication encountered during pregnancy that contribute significantly to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and copeptin have bee...

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Main Authors: Chika J. Okwor, Kayode S. Adedapo, Oluwasomidoyin O. Bello, Ijeoma A. Meka, Chukwuemeka V. Okwor, Chukwuemelie Z. Uche, Chiebonam E. Nwajiobi, Uloaku A. Nto-Ezimah, Chisom E. Uchechukwu, Ekene J. Arum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Clinical Hypertension
Subjects:
Brain natriuretic peptide
Copeptins
Hypertension
Pregnancy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40885-022-00221-6

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