Assessment of brain natriuretic peptide and copeptin as correlates of blood pressure in chronic hypertensive pregnant women

• Main Authors: Chika J. Okwor (Author), Kayode S. Adedapo (Author), Oluwasomidoyin O. Bello (Author), Ijeoma A. Meka (Author), Chukwuemeka V. Okwor (Author), Chukwuemelie Z. Uche (Author), Chiebonam E. Nwajiobi (Author), Uloaku A. Nto-Ezimah (Author), Chisom E. Uchechukwu (Author), Ekene J. Arum (Author)
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• 出版: BMC, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy including preexisting (or chronic) hypertension are the most common complication encountered during pregnancy that contribute significantly to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and copeptin have bee...