Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy in a Tertiary Care Hospital- A Prospective Study
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 3
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Hypertensive disorders complicate 5-10% of all pregnancies, often associated with maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. This study is aimed at knowing the effect of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy on maternal and fetal outcome. METHODS: Prospective observational study conducted at Government Maternity hospital Tirupati, from November 2017 to October 2018 among 302 subjects. RESULTS: Incidence of hypertensive disorders in this institute was 8.91%.Out of 302 subjects with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, 83(27.4%) had preterm delivery, 128(42.38%) low birth weight babies, 47(15.56%) babies with low APGAR, 75( 24.83%) were IUGR babies. There were 14(4.63%) neonatal deaths and 62(20.5%) NICU admissions. 12(3.97%) subjects had placental abruption, 4(1.32%) had HELLP syndrome, 1(0.33%) had Postpartum hemorrhage and 2(0.66%) had acute renal failure. There were no cases of pulmonary edema and no maternal deaths. CONCLUSION: Early identification of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, prompt and timely intervention, and fetal surveillance are needed to reduce adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.
Authors and Affiliations
Sowmya . S, Sukanya Seshasai
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP554840
- DOI 10.9790/0853-1803062529.
- Views 50
- Downloads 0
A Study of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Retinal Artery Changes in Patients with Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
CONTEXT Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common liver diseases reported all over the world and the disease spectrum ranges from simple steatosis to non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis to cirrhosis...
A Prospective Epedemiological Study of Incidence of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in Backache in Females
Introduction: Pelvic pain is abdominal pain located below the level of the umbilicus including frequently lower back pain with or without radiation into the thighs.1 Acute pelvic pain generally implies pain that is of le...
Paraplégie Brutale Sur Spondylodiscite Tuberculeuse Chez Un Patient Hémodialysé.
Introduction: Tuberculous spondylitis represent 50% of cases of osteoarticular tuberculosis. It is more common in patients with end stage renal disease and is life-threatening. The diagnosis is often delayed, made at the...
Histological Spectrum of Adult Onset Nephrotic Syndrome in a Tertiary Care Referral Center
Introduction: Nephrotic syndrome is one of the most common indication f renal biopsy all over the world. There are very few studies on histopathological spectrum of adult onset nephrotic syndrome in Eastern India. In thi...
Study of nerve conduction amplitude in Peroneal and Sural nerves in smokers
Background: Smoking is the most common method of consuming tobacco which can hamper impulse conduction of sensory and motor nerves. Nerve conduction amplitude is an important parameter of sensory and motor nerve conducti...