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Title: Comparative study of serum lipid concentrations in preeclampsia and normal pregnancy. Author: Punthumapol C, Kittichotpanich B. Journal: J Med Assoc Thai; 2008 Jul; 91(7):957-61. PubMed ID: 18839831. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To compare serum lipids in mild, severe preeclamptic women and normal pregnant women. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Section of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taksin Hospital. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The data was collected from 65 normal pregnant women, 40 mild preeclamptic women, and 48 severe preeclamptic women. The blood samples were collected and analyzed for cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). The data was analyzed using Analysis of Variances (ANOVA). RESULTS: There was no significant difference in serum cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL, and LDL between normal, mild, and severe preeclamptic women. CONCLUSION: There was no correlation between serum lipids in normal pregnancy and preeclampsia.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]