Comparative study of clinical and biochemical parameters in early and late onset preeclampsia

Abstract

Objective: To compare clinical and biochemical parameters in cases of early and late onset pre-ecclampsia and compare maternal and perinatal outcomes in both the study groups. Study design: This was a prospective observational study. All antenatal patients presenting in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecolocy, PGIMS, Rohtak with features of preeclampsia requiring admission were included and divided into 2 groups on the basis of period of gestation. All women were subjected to routine antenatal investigations and specific investigations pertaining to preeclampsia. The subjects were followed during their hospital stay and the maternal outcome and fetal outcome and biochemical were observed and compared in both the study groups. Results: A total of 120 patients were enrolled in the study and divided into 2 equal groups of 60 each. The early onset group had more severe preeclampsia at the time of admission in comparison to late onset group (p