Coagulation profile and platelet parameters in pregnancy induced hypertension cases and normotensive pregnancies: A cross-sectional study
Namita Bhutani, Varuna Jethani, Sumit Jethani, Karuna Ratwani
Abstract
•PIH is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide.•Hypercoagulability is constantly associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and particularly associated with pre-eclampsia.•The aims and objectives of this study were to compare the platelet parameters and coagulation profile in normotensive pregnant females along with gestational hypertension cases and pre-eclamptia patients.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCross-sectional studyPregnancyObstetricsCoagulationChronic hypertensionPreeclampsiaInternal medicinePathologyGeneticsBiologyPregnancy and preeclampsia studiesMaternal and fetal healthcareBlood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms