British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Br J Obstet Gynaecol · May 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialThe white coat effect in hypertensive pregnancy: much ado about nothing?
To determine the prevalence of white coat hypertension and white coat effect among hypertensive pregnant women and to assess whether the presence of a significant white coat effect was associated with adverse pregnancy outcome when clinical management was based upon standard sphygmomanometric blood pressure recordings. ⋯ White coat hypertension is an infrequent occurrence in mildly hypertensive pregnant women. Although a white coat effect is present more often, this is associated with clinical outcomes similar to women who do not exhibit this phenomenon. Using ABPM to identify a white coat effect in women presenting with hypertension in the second half of their pregnancy does not appear to be clinically useful.
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Br J Obstet Gynaecol · May 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialThe effect of indomethacin tocolysis in preterm labour on perinatal outcome: a randomised placebo-controlled trial.
To determine whether indomethacin tocolysis in preterm labour is associated with a better perinatal outcome than placebo. ⋯ There is no evidence that indomethacin tocolysis is beneficial, and further trials are needed to assess the impact of indomethacin tocolysis in preterm labour.