Publications by authors named "Sachi Takaoka"
Purpose: To clarify the relationship between light vaginal bleeding (LVB) before physical examination-indicated cerclage (PEIC) and perinatal adverse outcomes.
Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study involving 94 singleton pregnancies undergoing PEIC <26 weeks of gestation at a single perinatal medical center between 2008 and 2015. The primary outcome was set as spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) <34 weeks of gestation.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates predictive factors for hypertensive disorders in pregnant women, aiming to simplify risk assessment for low-risk patients during the second trimester.
- Conducted at a single tertiary care center in Japan, the research analyzed data from 1986 singleton pregnancies, identifying key risk factors through multivariate logistic regression and decision tree analysis.
- Results showed that factors like maternal age ≥ 40, high prepregnancy BMI, and previous hypertensive disorders were significant indicators for nulliparous and multiparous women developing conditions such as gestational hypertension and preeclampsia.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates how high-normal blood pressure (HNBP) during the early second trimester can predict hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
- It analyzed data from 2,143 pregnant women and found that those with HNBP were more likely to develop gestational hypertension (GH) and preeclampsia (PE) compared to those with normal blood pressure.
- The results suggest that HNBP is a significant risk factor for developing GH and PE during pregnancy, indicating early monitoring and intervention may be essential.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to find the signs and risk factors associated with developing hypertensive disorders after pregnancy.
- Out of nearly 2,000 women studied, 2.9% experienced hypertension following childbirth, with specific risk factors identified.
- The conclusion emphasizes the importance of ongoing blood pressure monitoring for women showing these risk factors even after they've given birth.