Serum Iron Parameters, Adenosine Deaminase and Zinc – As Diagnostic Significant Markers of Preeclampsia

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Preeclampsia is characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure of >140/90 mmHg, proteinuria, and edemaafter 20 weeks of gestation (ACOG, 2002). It is described as a transient but potentially dangerous complication of pregnancy.Those affected need rest and close monitoring or, in severe cases, admission in the hospital.Materials and Methods: In the present study, 90 pregnant women were studied. 30 women who had normal uncomplicatedpregnancies were matched for maternal age and gestational age with patients and were selected as a control group. Another60 women presented with clinical features of preeclampsia were selected as cases.Results: A total of 90 women in third trimester from Government Maternity Hospital participated in the present study, of which30 pregnant women with uncomplicated pregnancies included 60 pregnant women with preeclampsia.Conclusion: Preeclampsia a multisystemic syndrome characterized by hypertension, proteinuria, and edema that occurs after20 weeks of gestation and usually resolves soon after delivery. It is one of the most important complications of pregnancy thatis associated with increased maternal and fetal mortality