Severe pre-eclampsia
MONDO:0001641Preeclampsia with a systolic blood pressure of 160 mmHg or higher, or a diastolic blood pressure of 110 mmHg or higher on two occasions at least 4 hours apart while on bedrest. It is associated with thrombocytopenia (platelets less than 100,000 per microliter), impaired liver function (twice normal elevation of hepatic transaminases; severe, persistent right upper quadrant or epigastric pain), progressive renal insufficiency (serum creatinine greater than 1.1 mg/dL or doubling of baseline in the absence of other renal disease), pulmonary edema, or new-onset cerebral or visual disturbances.
Also known as: Preeclampsia with severe features, severe preeclampsia
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Promising preeclampsia drug trial halted early – what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called AMAG-423 (Digoxin Immune Fab) in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia, a dangerous condition of high blood pressure during pregnancy. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce serious health problems in babies, such as bleeding …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Heart drug tested to fight COVID-19 complications
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called CardiolRx in 90 hospitalized COVID-19 patients who also had heart disease or risk factors like diabetes or high blood pressure. The goal was to see if the drug could lower the chance of death, needing intensive care, or having heart problems. The t…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Painkiller showdown: which is safer for the heart?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how two common pain relievers—celecoxib (a Coxib) and naproxen (an NSAID)—affect blood clotting in people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have heart disease or are at high risk for it. All participants took low-dose aspirin daily. The goal was to see if on…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Platelet and Thrombosis Research, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC