IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr Priyanki Baruah; Dr Rohini Kanta Goswami; Dr Pranay K Phukan

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

Serum concentrations of C–reactive protein and uric acid correlate with severity of pre–eclampsia.

Dr Priyanki Baruah, Dr Rohini Kanta Goswami, Dr Pranay K Phukan

Abstract :

Pre–eclampsia can have profound adverse effects on pregnant women and fetus. Monitoring of this disorder with serum markers is desirable to reduce the effects on fetomaternal health. In a cross–sectional study, we tried to assess the significance of serum CRP (C–reactive protein) and uric acid levels in normotensive pregnancies and preeclamptic women. Fifty preeclamptic (25 mild, 25 severe) and 50 normotensive pregnant women in their third trimester were included. Both the markers were significantly higher in preeclamptics than normotensive pregnancies and in severe than mild preeclamptics. In preeclamptics, significant positive correlations were found between CRP/blood pressure, uric acid/blood pressure and CRP/uric acid. We suggest that serum concentrations of CRP and uric acid correlate with severity of pre–eclampsia and can be used for monitoring this disorder