Comparison of Blood Pressure Throughout Pregnancy
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Healthy Studies |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 40 |
| Updated: | 10/2/2013 |
| Start Date: | February 2007 |
| Contact: | Marcus Zebrower, MD |
| Email: | Marcus.Zebrower@DrexelMed.edu |
| Phone: | 215-762-7972 |
The purpose of this study is to observe and analyze variation of diastolic blood pressure
measurements at third trimester of pregnancy and when they present for delivery in
comparison to healthy volunteers.
When patients present for delivery, we expect blood pressure to be lower than normal.
However this is not the case. We aim to determine where this trend occurs throughout to
duration of pregnancy, and propose possible explanation as to the source of this event.
After discharge, the information recorded includes each patient's blood pressure upon
admission to the labor floor, and several blood pressure measurements from prior clinical
visits.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Females age 18-40
- Parturients who present for delivery who are not yet in labor
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with hypertension, cardiac disease, diabetes, or thyroid disorders
- Parturients who are already in labor upon presentation to the labor floor
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