Comparative Assessment of Serum Lipid Profile and Uric Acid between Pregnant Normotensive and Hypertensive Women in Port Harcourt
Tamuno-Opubo, Abiye, Stanley, Rosemary Oluchi, Bademosi Adetomi, Austin-Asomeji, Iyingiala, George Abiye, Obiandu Chibuike, Orabere, Josephine Tamunomiebaka
International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology · pp. 348–353 · Published 30 Dec 2022
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the serum lipid profile and uric acid between normotensive and hypertensive pregnant women. Study Design: Comparative Cohort study. Study Area and Duration: Port Harcourt, Nigeria. January – July, 2022. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 50 hypertensive and 50 normotensive pregnant women from RSUTH, PH. Blood pressure was measured. Demographic data such as age, parity gestational age was collected. Fasting blood samples were collected and analyzed for total cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and uric acid. Results: The study showed a significantly higher (P< 0.05) level of TC and LDL among the hypertensive group compared to the normotensive group. There was no statistically significant difference in the uric acid levels between the subcategories of the study group. Conclusion: From the results of the present study, it was concluded that PIH is associated with increased levels of TC and LDL. This association may be important in understanding the pathologic processes of the disease and in developing strategies for its prevention and early diagnosis.
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