Abstract

Background – Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy specific multisystem disorder in human beings, which may cause maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The present study is an effort to estimate the serum uric acid level and serum CRP level in preeclamptic women and to find out any correlation between these parameters and the disease. Methods – In this prospective study, total number of 110 subjects attending in antenatal clinic and labour room which include 55 pre-eclampsia patients as cases and 55 normotensive pregnant women as controls and both these study groups were studied in their third trimester of gestation. A standardized questionnaire was used and details pertaining to family history, medical and obstetric history was collected. Informed consent was taken from the patients. General examination and investigations were done. The patients were regularly examined and follow-up was taken till delivery.

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