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Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Pre-eclampsia
Follow the links below to find systematic reviews of the evidence of the effectiveness of treatments for pre-eclampsia, or eclampsia (pregnancy toxaemia).
Reviewed December 2011
18 Resources Found
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| Title: | Magnesium sulphate versus diazepam for eclampsia |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Magnesium sulphate leads to fewer maternal deaths and fewer further seizures than diazepam (Valium) when given for eclamptic seizures (fits). Between two and eight in every 100 pregnant women develop pre-eclampsia (toxaemia), which usually means they ha... |
| Date: | Nov 2010 |
| Title: | Magnesium sulphate and other anticonvulsants for women with pre-eclampsia |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Magnesium sulphate helps prevent eclamptic fits in pregnant women with pre-eclampsia ('toxaemia'). Some women have high blood pressure with protein in their urine during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia, or 'toxaemia'). Most women with pre-eclampsia give birth ... |
| Date: | Sep 2010 |
| Title: | Magnesium sulphate versus phenytoin for eclampsia |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | For women with eclampsia, magnesium sulphate is better than phenytoin for preventing further seizures and other health problems for the women and their babies. Between two and eight in every 100 pregnant women develop pre-eclampsia (toxaemia), which usu... |
| Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Title: | Corticosteroids for HELLP syndrome in pregnancy |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Pre-eclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure with protein in the urine and sometimes progression to seizures (fits). HELLP syndrome is a more severe form of pre-eclampsia which can cause problems with liver f... |
| Date: | Jul 2010 |
| Title: | Magnesium sulphate versus lytic cocktail for eclampsia |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Magnesium sulphate performs better than lytic cocktail in preventing maternal deaths, further fits, respiratory depression, coma and pneumonia for pregnant women with eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia, also known as toxaemia, is a condition which leads to high b... |
| Date: | Jul 2010 |
| Title: | Alternative magnesium sulphate regimens for women with pre-eclampsia and eclampsia |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | This review found that not enough research has been carried out to show what is the best dose for magnesium sulphate for women with pre-eclampsia or eclampsia, and how best to give it. Pre-eclampsia (or toxaemia) is a disorder that is usually associated... |
| Date: | Jul 2010 |
| Title: | Antithrombotic therapy for improving maternal or infant health outcomes in women considered at risk of placental dysfunction |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, intrauterine fetal growth restriction and placental abruption are thought to be related to abnormalities in the development and function of the placenta. Treatment with heparin to prevent the ... |
| Date: | Apr 2010 |
| Title: | Low-dose dopamine for women with severe pre-eclampsia |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | No data on the use of low-dose dopamine in women with severe pre-eclampsia who have very low urine output. Pre-eclampsia is a condition in pregnancy involving high blood pressure and protein in the urine. Most women with mild pre-eclampsia give birth wi... |
| Date: | May 2009 |
| Title: | Antenatal abdominal decompression for maternal hypertension or impaired fetal growth |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Abdominal decompression was first used to increase blood flow and the forward movement of the uterus during labour contractions as a way of relieving pain. A rigid covered dome is placed about the abdomen and the space around the abdomen is decompressed... |
| Title: | Antiplatelet agents for preventing pre-eclampsia and its complications |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Low doses of aspirin do help prevent pre-eclampsia, and some of its complications. Pre-eclampsia is a condition in pregnancy involving high blood pressure and protein in the urine. It can lead to serious complications. As it affects blood clotting, anti... |
| Date: | Feb 2007 |
| Title: | Nitric oxide for preventing pre-eclampsia and its complications |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Not enough evidence to say if nitric oxide donors or their precursors are helpful in preventing pre-eclampsia and its complications. Pre-eclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy occurring in about 10% of women. It is identified by increased bloo... |
| Date: | Jan 2007 |
| Title: | Interventionist versus expectant care for severe pre-eclampsia before term |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Little evidence exists to show whether early delivery is better than expectant care for women who suffer from severe pre-eclampsia before 34 weeks of pregnancy. Women who develop early onset pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure and protein in the urine) a... |
| Date: | Apr 2006 |
| Title: | Marine oil, and other prostaglandin precursor, supplementation for pregnancy uncomplicated by pre-eclampsia or intrauterine growth restriction |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Not enough evidence to say if fish oil supplementation in pregnancy helps reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia and small-for-date babies. Pre-eclampsia in the mother and a baby being born too soon or too small are relatively common complication of pregnancy... |
| Date: | Apr 2006 |
| Title: | Exercise or other physical activity for preventing pre-eclampsia and its complications |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Not enough evidence to determine if exercise is helpful in preventing pre-eclampsia and its complications. Pre-eclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy occurring in about 2% to 8% of women. It is identified by increased blood pressure and protei... |
| Date: | Jan 2006 |
| Title: | Vitamin E supplementation in pregnancy |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Not enough evidence to determine if giving women vitamin E during pregnancy helps prevent their babies dying, being born small or too soon. For pregnant women, insufficient dietary vitamin E (found in vegetable oils, nuts, cereals and some leafy green v... |
| Date: | Dec 2004 |
| Title: | Vitamin C supplementation in pregnancy |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Not enough evidence to determine if giving women vitamin C during pregnancy helps prevent babies dying, being born too soon or being born small. Having a low intake of vitamin C may be associated with complications in pregnancy such as pre-eclampsia, an... |
| Date: | Sep 2004 |
| Title: | Plasma volume expansion for treatment of pre-eclampsia |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Not enough evidence to show the effects of plasma volume expansion for women with pre-eclampsia. Blood plasma volume increases gradually in women during the second half of pregnancy. The increase is usually greater for women with multiple pregnancies an... |
| Date: | Dec 2000 |
| Title: | Reduced salt intake compared to normal dietary salt, or high intake, in pregnancy |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | In the past women have been advised that lowering their salt intake might reduce their risk of pre-eclampsia. Although this practice has largely ceased, it remains important to assess the evidence about possible effects of advice to alter dietary salt intake during pregnancy. |
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