Frequency of Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women Presenting in A Tertiary Hospital

Abstract

Preeclampsia is pregnancy specific disorder that involves endothelial dysfunction and vasospam, so it needs prompt diagnosis and expert management as both mother and fetus are at risk. Objective: To determine the frequency of preeclampsia in pregnant women presenting in a tertiary hospital. Methods: This Cross-Sectional study was done in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Unit-II ward-9, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi from 6th April 2018- 10th November 2018. We included 340  pregnant  females fulfilling the inclusion criteria. Informed consent was taken. The data were collected on prepared performa. Results: A total of 340 pregnant women were included in this study, mean age of patients was 28.3 ± 3.5 (16-30) years and mean gestational age in patients was 33.6 ± 5.2 in weeks. 49(14.4%) patients had pre-eclampsia while 291(85.6%) pregnant women were normotensive. Conclusions: Our results show patient with preeclampsia are at increased risk for morbidity and mortality of both new born and mother, so proper antenatal workup is required.