Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Jul 2005
The effect of magnesium sulfate treatment on serum cardiac troponin I levels in preeclamptic women.
To investigate serum cardiac troponin I levels before and after magnesium sulfate treatment in preeclamptic pregnant women. ⋯ Cardiac troponin I is a sensitive parameter for indicating minor myocardial damage which may occur in preeclampsia and for evaluating the efficiency of magnesium sulfate treatment.
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Jul 2005
High birthweight and shoulder dystocia: the strongest risk factors for obstetrical brachial plexus palsy in a Swedish population-based study.
Obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) is a serious form of neonatal morbidity. ⋯ Shoulder dystocia and infant birthweight of 4500 g and more are the strongest risk factors for OBPP in a Swedish population.