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Earlier onset of proteinuria or hypertension is a predictor of progression from gestational hypertension or gestational proteinuria to preeclampsia

Authors :
Mamoru Morikawa
Michinori Mayama
Kiwamu Noshiro
Yoshihiro Saito
Kinuko Nakagawa-Akabane
Takeshi Umazume
Kentaro Chiba
Satoshi Kawaguchi
Hidemichi Watari
Source :
Scientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2021.

Abstract

Abstract Although gestational hypertension (GH) is a well-known disorder, gestational proteinuria (GP) has been far less emphasized. According to international criteria, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy include GH but not GP. Previous studies have not revealed the predictors of progression from GP to preeclampsia or those of progression from GH to preeclampsia. We aimed to determine both sets of predictors. A retrospective cohort study was conducted with singleton pregnant women who delivered at 22 gestational weeks or later. Preeclampsia was divided into three types: new onset of hypertension/proteinuria at 20 gestational weeks or later and additional new onset of other symptoms at

Subjects

Subjects :
Medicine
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20452322
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Scientific Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.b85995fe00042db9facb8acd5338a1c
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-92189-w