Assessment of serum βhCG, lipid profile and uric acid levels in early second trimester as predictors of pregnancy induced hypertension.
Keywords:
PIH, βhCG, dyslipidemia, normotensiveAbstract
Background- Pregnancy induced hypertension is one of commonest complication affecting pregnant females with serious implications on both maternal and fetal health. Our aim is to assess the importance of measuring serum βhCG, lipid profile and uric acid levels in early second trimester of at-risk pregnant females
Methods:Â A prospective study was conducted on 55 pregnant females visiting antenatal outpatient department of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology and department of pathology of MGH Hospital, RK Puram, New Delhi from January 2011 to December 2012. The study group included 25 at risk pregnant females and 30 females with normal pregnancy
Results: In study group, the mean systolic and diastolic group was found to be higher than the healthy controls. The serum βhCG, lipid profile and uric acid levels were also found on higher side in the hypertensive group as compared to the normotensive pregnant females.
Conclusion: Evaluation of maternal βhCG, lipid profile and uric acid can serve as reliable predictors of pregnancy induced hypertension. Early identification of at-risk women may help in taking timely preventive and curative management to prevent or halt pregnancy related complications.
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