Left Ventricular and Endothelial Function in Preeclampsia

N/ACompletedNCT00201500

Norwegian University of Science and Technology39 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is (1) to examine whether the left ventricular function is impaired in women with preeclampsia relative to healthy pregnant controls, (2) to examine whether the endothelial function is impaired in women with preeclampsia relative to healthy pregnant controls, and (3) to examine whether there is a post partum impairment in left ventricular and endothelial function.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Preeclampsia

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * \>18 years of age * Case: Clinical diagnosis of preeclampsia, * Control: Systolic BP \<140 mmHg and diastolic BP \<90 mmHg Exclusion Criteria: * Known hypertension or other cardiovascular disease * Diabetes/gestational diabetes * Multiple gestation

Locations (1)

NTNU

Trondheim, Norway

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Left Ventricular Function

Time frame: 3 months

Endothelial Function

Time frame: 3 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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