| Body Mass Index and Blood Pressure Measurement during Pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 20726743 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Objective. The accurate measurement of blood pressure requires the use of a large cuff in subjects with a high mid-arm circumference (MAC). This prospective study examined the need for a large cuff during pregnancy and its correlation with maternal obesity. Methods. Maternal body mass index (BMI), fat mass, and MAC were measured. Results. Of 179 women studied, 15.6% were obese. With a BMI of level 1 obesity, 44% needed a large cuff and with a BMI of level 2 obesity 100% needed a large cuff. Conclusion. All women booking for antenatal care should have their MAC measured to avoid the overdiagnosis of pregnancy hypertension. |
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Jennifer L Hogan; Patrick Maguire; Nadine Farah; Mairead M Kennelly; Bernard Stuart; Michael J Turner |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-08-20 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Hypertension in pregnancy : official journal of the International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy Volume: 30 ISSN: 1525-6065 ISO Abbreviation: Hypertens Pregnancy Publication Date: 2011 |
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Created Date: 2011-09-30 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9421297 Medline TA: Hypertens Pregnancy Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 396-400 Citation Subset: IM |
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Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital , Dublin , Ireland. |
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