A Comparative Study of Serum Lipid Profile in Normal Pregnancy and Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
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https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v14i4.19782Keywords:
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH); Lipid Profile; Pre-eclampsia (PE); Triglycerides (TG), High Density Lipoproteins (HDL-C).Abstract
Background: Pregnancy induced hypertension is a significant contributor to maternal and foetal morbidity and
mortality worldwide. Studying the lipid profile and risk variables is crucial for illness prevention, management,
and a better prognosis.
Method and Materials: This study was a case control study conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, Tezpur Medical College and Hospital, Tezpur. A total of 100 (one hundred) were selected, out of
which 50 (fifty) normotensive pregnant women served as a control and 50 (fifty) hypertensive women constituted
the study group. Besides baseline routine investigations, estimation of Serum lipid profile was done by collecting
blood samples from antecubital vein of every case and control and were analysed at department of Biochemistry,
Tezpur Medical College and Hospital, Tezpur.
Results: The hypertensive group had a significant rise in Triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol, LDL-C levels and
decreased HDL-C levels as compared to the control group.
Conclusion: Abnormal lipid profile during pregnancy plays an important role in development of pre-eclampsia.
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