Differential effects of renin-angiotensine-aldosteron system inhibition, sympathoinhibition and low sodium diet on blood pressure in women with a history of preeclampsia: A double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over trial (the PALM study)

Gerbrand A Zoet, Nina D Paauw, Jan H W Veerbeek, T Katrien J Groenhof, Wilko Spiering, Marianne C Verhaar, A Franx, A Titia Lely

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Abstract

Current guidelines lack sufficient evidence to recommend a specific blood pressure lowering strategy to prevent cardiovascular disease after preeclampsia. We conducted a double-blind cross-over trial to identify the most potent antihypertensive strategy: renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibition (losartan), sympathoinhibition (moxonidine), low sodium diet and placebo (n = 10). Due to low inclusion rate our study stopped prematurely. Initiatory analyses showed no significant effect of antihypertensive strategy on office blood pressure and 24-hour blood pressure. However, nocturnal dipping was significantly higher on RAAS inhibition and low sodium diet compared to placebo and sympathoinhibition. Optimal cardiovascular prevention after preeclampsia should be further explored.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)173-175
Number of pages3
JournalPregnancy Hypertension
Volume27
Early online date6 Jan 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2022

Keywords

  • Cross-over trial
  • Hypertension
  • Low sodium diet
  • Postpartum
  • Preeclampsia
  • Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibition
  • Sympathoinhibition

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