Open AccessB‐type natriuretic peptide measurement for early diagnosis of acute pulmonary edema during pregnancy
Author(s) -
Seror Jeremy,
Lefevre Guillaume,
Berkane Nathalie,
Richard Frederic,
Bornes Marie,
Uzan Serge,
Berkane Nadia
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.1111/aogs.12472
Subject(s) - medicine , natriuretic peptide , pulmonary edema , pregnancy , complication , edema , acute pulmonary edema , tocolytic , intensive care medicine , cardiology , anesthesia , gestation , heart failure , preterm labor , lung , biology , genetics
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.