A Comparative Analysis of NT-proBNP Levels in Pregnant Women and the Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Influence on Birth Outcome.

Carmen-Ioana MartaMarius CrainaRazvan NituAnca Laura MaghiariSimona-Alina Abu-AwwadLioara BoscuMircea DiaconuCatalin DumitruGeorge DahmaIonela-Iasmina YasarKatalin Babes

Published in: Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) (2023)

The SARS-CoV-2-positive group of patients presented with higher levels of NT-proBNP and had higher rates of cesarean sections. (4) Conclusions: Our research highlights the crucial relationship between elevated NT-proBNP values and the mode of giving birth, natural delivery or cesarean section, and also the influence of SARS-CoV-2 viral infection and this biomarker.

Keyphrases

sars cov
pregnant women
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
gestational age
pregnancy outcomes
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors