Journal
HYPERTENSION IN PREGNANCY
Volume 35, Issue 2, Pages 217-225Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
DOI: 10.3109/10641955.2015.1137586
Keywords
Eclampsia; gestational hypertension; oxidative stress; preeclampsia; randomized controlled trial
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Objective: This study aimed to estimate the effectiveness of L-arginine for preventing preeclampsia in high-risk pregnancy. Methods: We performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial in patients with high-risk factors for preeclampsia. Fifty subjects received L-arginine, beginning from the 20th week of gestation. An additional 50 patients received homologated placebo. Results: The placebo group had a higher number of cases of preeclampsia (11/47) compared with the L-arginine group (3/49, P = 0.01). Birth weight was higher in the L-arginine group and there was a smaller number of preterm births (P = 0.03). Conclusion: L-arginine is effective for preventing preeclampsia.
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