BHCG FOR SCREENING OF GESTATIONAL HYPERTENSION : A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY IN NORTH INDIAN POPULATION
Journal: Era's Journal of Medical Research (Vol.04, No. 01)Publication Date: 2017-06-01
Authors : Jyotsna Singh Shilpa Singh Kumkum Srivastava Anu Chandra Shipra Kunwar;
Page : 09-13
Keywords : bhcg; Gestational Hypertension; Screening; High Risk Pregnancy;
Abstract
To measure maternal serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin during 13-24 weeks of pregnancy and compare the same between those who develop pregnancy induced hypertension with those who do not. In a prospective study βhCG levels were estimated in 75 antenatal women in the second trimester (12-24 weeks) by ELISA technique. Results were noted in terms of development of preeclampsia, mean serum levels of the marker, mode of delivery and complications. During the course of study, a total of 8 (10.7%) patients developed hypertension. Thus incidence of pregnancy induced hypertension was 10.7%. A significant rise of mean serum βhCG level (32022MIU/ml, mean)was present in those who developed preeclampsia.The marker can prove an important role in early recognition of a pregnancy related complication and provides the obstetrician ample opportunity to guide the management during pregnancy.
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