B‐type natriuretic peptide measurement for early diagnosis of acute pulmonary edema during pregnancy. (17th September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Seror, Jeremy; Lefevre, Guillaume; Berkane, Nathalie; Richard, Frederic; Bornes, Marie; Uzan, Serge; Berkane, Nadia
• Is Part Of: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica. Volume 93:Number 12(2014)
• Page Start: 1317
• Page End: 1319
• Publication Date: 2014-09-17
• Subjects: Gynecology -- Periodicals; Pregnancy -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; 618.05
• DOI: 10.1111/aogs.12472
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0001-6349

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="aogs12472-abs-0001"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Calcium‐channel blockers administered to pregnant women as tocolytic agents can cause acute pulmonary edema. The first signs of this severe complication can be atypical and so delay introduction of appropriate therapy. We describe three cases in whom B‐type natriuretic peptide measurements proved to be relevant in early diagnosis and monitoring of pregnant women with acute pulmonary edema. B‐type natriuretic peptide measurement in this setting could contribute to timely diagnosis and improve follow‐up.</p> </abstract>