Blood Pressure Response in Hypertensive Pregnancies Treated with Cortisol

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Abstract
Hypertensive gravidas (32 women) were treated in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy with i.v. cortisol to enhance fetal lung maturity before premature delivery. Blood pressure was measured throughout 24 h of steroid therapy. No significant increase in maternal blood pressure occurred. Complications and precautions are discussed. Fear of steroid induced exacerbation of maternal hypertension is not a valid reason to withhold steroid therapy in hypertensive pregnancy.