Uric acid level in normal pregnancy and pregnancy induced hypertension [PIH]

110 women were studied for serum uric acid. These include 20 control, 40 normal pregnant women, 30 patients with mild P.I.H. and 20 with severe P.I.H. The study showed a non-significant change in normal pregnancy. However, there was a definite increase in serum level of uric acid in cases of P.I.H. The explanation and clinical significance of these findings are discussed

Creatine phosphokinase [C.P.K.] enzyme level in normal pregnancy induced hypertension [P.I.H.]

80 women were studied for serum creatine phosphokinase [C.P.K.]. These include 10 control, 24 normal pregnant women, 30 patients with mild P.I.H. and 16 with severe P.I.H. The study showed a significant change in normal pregnancy. Also there is a definite increase in serum level of C.P.K. in cases of P.I.H. The explanation and clinical significance of these findings are discussed