Positive Airway Pressure as a Therapy for Preeclampsia?
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure as a Potential Treatment for Preeclampsia
Accumulating data indicate that obstructive sleep apnea is an independent risk factor for gestational hypertension and preeclampsia, contributing to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Preliminary studies have demonstrated the benefits of early nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment in pregnant women who are at high risk for preeclampsiato prevent pre-eclampsia and adverse ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Sleep
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0161-8105,1550-9109
DOI: 10.5665/sleep.2282