Open AccessMethodological Problems in Studies on Hypertension Therapy During Pregnancy
Author(s) -
Högstedt Stellan,
Lindmark Gunilla,
Lindberg Bo
Publication year - 1984
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 - 10.3109/00016348409157121
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , etiology , intensive care medicine , hypertension in pregnancy , eclampsia , value (mathematics) , obstetrics , preeclampsia , genetics , machine learning , computer science , biology
. As yet, no distinct aetiological factor underlying hypertension in pregnancy has been disclosed, and there is therefore no clearcut treatment for this condition. The lack of well‐defined end‐points makes it difficult to plan and evaluate the results of studies on the treatment of hypertension during pregnancy. However, we cannot await the solution to the puzzle of pre‐eclampsia before providing treatment for this hypertension. Well‐designed investigations to determine the most effective form of such treatment are therefore of great value and must be carried out in spite of the many problems associated with these studies. If given due consideration, as discussed in this paper, this problem can be alleviated.