Profile of Preeclampsia Patients with Aggravating Factors: A Retrospective Study

Abstract

Introduction: Preeclampsia contributes to 9-26% of maternal deaths in developing countries. Methods: This study was conducted to present the profile of preeclampsia patients with aggravating factors. A retrospective study was performed on preeclampsia patients admitted to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital from January to June 2021. A total of 109 participants who met the specified criteria were included in this study. The prevalence of pre-eclampsia was 12.9%. The common aggravating factors were multiple pregnancies (10.1%), chronic hypertension (5.5%), and diabetes (5.5%). Two subjects (1.8%) had eclampsia, and 13 (11.9%) were diagnosed with HELLP syndrome. Results: Most subjects gave birth via caesarean section (79.8%). More than 50% gave birth at 35 years of age, nullipara, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) > 30 kg/m2, multiple pregnancies, chronic hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Conclusion: Outcomes of studies that have been conducted include survival, complications, eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, caesarean delivery, delivery at < 34 weeks GA, and prolonged hospitalization. Impact Statement • What is already known about this topic? • What did the results of this study add? • What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and further research?