title: B-type natriuretic peptide measurement for early diagnosis of acute pulmonary edema during pregnancy.
abstract: Calcium-channel blockers administered to pregnant women as tocolytic agents can cause acute pulmonary edema. The first signs of this severe complication can be atypical and so delay introduction of appropriate therapy. We describe three cases in whom B-type natriuretic peptide measurements proved to be relevant in early diagnosis and monitoring of pregnant women with acute pulmonary edema. B-type natriuretic peptide measurement in this setting could contribute to timely diagnosis and improve follow-up.
authors.affiliation: University Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC), Paris, France; Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Tenon Hospital, Assistance Publique - Paris Hospitals, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Jeremy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Seror
authors.forename: Guillaume
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lefevre
authors.forename: Nathalie
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Berkane
authors.forename: Frederic
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Richard
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bornes
authors.forename: Serge
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Uzan
authors.forename: Nadia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Berkane
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020097:Natriuretic Peptide, Brain / Q000097:blood*; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000188:drug therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis*; D015145:Tocolysis / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D020097:Natriuretic Peptide, Brain
keywords: Acute pulmonary edema; B-type natriuretic peptide; calcium-channel blockers; pregnancy; tocolysis