Elective Induction vs Spontaneous Labour in Patients With Heart Disease

Summary

Fifty pregnant patients with acquired and congenital heart disease between 38-41 weeks were randomised into elective induction and spontaneous labour groups only after bishop score was equal to or more than 6.It was concluded that induction of labour with oxytocin is a relatively safe procedure in women with low risk heart disease with NYHA class I and II. It resulted in a similar caesarean delivery rate and was not associated with more maternal and neonatal complications.

Timeline

Start

2009-07

Primary completion

2010-12

Completion

2010-12

Drugs

Indications