Does Hydroxychloroquine Protect against Preeclampsia and Preterm Delivery in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Pregnancies?

Samantha C DoNada M RizkMaurice L DruzinJulia F Simard

Published in: American journal of perinatology (2020)

Pregnant SLE patients trended toward less preeclampsia and preterm delivery when treated with HCQ. Future larger studies are needed to increase the statistical power, account for additional potential confounders, and more fully account for parity.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
end stage renal disease
gestational age
newly diagnosed
early onset
low birth weight
ejection fraction
systemic lupus erythematosus
chronic kidney disease
pregnancy outcomes
peritoneal dialysis
pregnant women
patient reported outcomes
risk assessment
disease activity
climate change