Ashraf Reda Author

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Pattern of Lipid Profile in Pregnancy and its Impact on the Gestational Course

Author(s):

Ashraf Reda, Awni Gamal, Mohamed Rezk and Gehad Gamal

Background: Major changes in lipid profile occur during normal pregnancy with significant correlation could be detected with gestational complications.

Objective: We aimed to screen lipid profile in a sample of Egyptian pregnant and assess the correlation between second trimester maternal lipid profile and gestational outcome.

Methods: This cohort study included 94 women with maternal lipid profile assessed during the second trimester (16-18 weeks). Serial antenatal visits were conducted to record the development of maternal gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus and low birth weight.

Results and discussion: Lipid profile com... view more»

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