Accurate detection of anomalies by routine ultrasonography in an indigent clinic population

Article Abstract:

The routine use of ultrasound to detect fetal abnormalities among poor pregnant women is quite accurate and can allow these women counseling and options which might otherwise not be offered. Of 901 women routinely scanned, 21% were referred for advanced scans. the 28 abnormalities found included cosmetic and life-threatening conditions. Of those, 30% of the women chose to terminate the pregnancy, one had a stillbirth, and others were treated surgically immediately after birth.

Abnormalities, Fetus, Prenatal ultrasonography, Ultrasonics in obstetrics

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Dilutional hyponatremia in pre-eclampsia

Article Abstract:

Low levels of sodium in the blood may develop in some women with preeclampsia, a hypertensive complication of pregnancy. Researchers studied three women with preeclampsia and altered kidney function who had hyponatremia, or low blood sodium. Impaired excretion of water by the kidneys may lead to dilution of sodium in the blood below normal levels. Abnormal water metabolism may be associated with the nephrotic syndrome of preeclampsia.

United States, Physiological aspects, Water in the body, Body water, Nephrotic syndrome

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Dilutional hyponatremia in preeclampsia with and without nephrotic syndrome

Article Abstract:

Women with a serious complication of pregnancy called pre-eclampsia may also have low blood sodium levels even if they don't have kidney disease. This is very serious because low sodium levels can cause seizures.

Causes of, Complications

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