| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8674882 | Pregnancy Hypertension: An International Journal of Women's Cardiovascular Health | 2018 | 32 Pages |
Abstract
In this literature review we critically evaluate predictive and diagnostic tests for preterm pre-eclampsia and discuss their clinical use and potential value in the management of preterm pre-eclampsia. We defined preterm pre-eclampsia as pre-eclampsia occurring prior to 37â¯weeks' gestation. Substantial progress has been made in the development of predictive screening tests for preterm pre-eclampsia, but further research is needed prior to their introduction and integration into routine clinical practice. The performance of diagnostic tests mainly utilising angiogenic and anti-angiogenic factors for determining time to delivery in later pregnancy currently hold more promise than first trimester predictive tests, possible reflecting the heterogeneity of pre-eclampsia.
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Authors
Fergus P. McCarthy, Roisin M. Ryan, Lucy C. Chappell,