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Assessing postpartum volume status using clinical, laboratory, and sonographic values in a cohort of normotensive versus preeclamptic women
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23-113-2
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Assessing postpartum volume status using clinical, laboratory, and sonographic values in a cohort of normotensive versus preeclamptic women
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Dr. Andrea Shields
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The hypothesis of this study is that ultrasound measurements of vein diameter will correlate to clinical and laboratory based values that measure the amount of fluid in a person's circulation and body; we will specifically look at women who are postpartum in two groups -- women with no high blood pressure and women with preeclampsia. Our aims will be to: - Measure the diameter of the inferior vena cava with a portable ultrasound - Examine the patient and look for signs of volume status (i.e. swelling in the legs) - Perform routine labatory tests that will reflect the amount of circulating blood volume (brain natriuretic peptide) Our objectives will be to: - Examine whether the vein diameter correlated with the level of brain natriuretic peptide - Examine whether there are differences in all values collected between the no high blood pressurs vs. preeclampsia population - In the preeclamptic population, collect 2-3 days of data so changes that occur longitudinally can also be examined.
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Hypertension/High Blood Pressure
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Women’s Health (Infertility, Menopause, Etc.)
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Check with study contact
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Kristen Annis. Telephone: 860-679-3812. Email: annis@uchc.edu
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Enrolling/recruiting. For current recruitment status, please check with study contact.
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