A randomised comparison of hydralazine and mini-bolus diazoxide for hypertensive emergencies in pregnancy : the PIVOT trail

  • Annemarie Hennessy
  • , Charlene Thornton
  • , Angela Makris
  • , Robert F. Ogle
  • , David J. Henderson-Smart
  • , Adrian Gillin
  • , Andrew Child

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Abstract

Aims: Diazoxide is one of few available agents for treatment of hypertensive emergencies in pregnancy. From previous studies, there is a question concerning safety after moderate-dose administration caused episodes of hypotension. Rapid control of severe hypertension is necessary to reduce maternal morbidity, for example, stroke and placental abruption. This study was designed to compare the efficacy of mini-bolus diazoxide with intravenous (i.v.) hydralazine.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages7
JournalAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication statusPublished - 2007

Keywords

  • diazoxide
  • hydralazine
  • hypertensive crisis
  • pre-eclampsia

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