Preeclampsia, lipid peroxidation, and calcium adenosine triphosphate activity of red blood cell ghosts
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An increase in calcium within cells caused by a decrease in cellular calcium excretion may cause some of the symptoms of preeclampsia during pregnancy. Preeclampsia is an increase in blood pressure and urinary protein excretion during pregnancy. Researchers studied red blood cell membranes of 10 preeclamptic and 10 healthy pregnant women. Red cell membranes from women with preeclampsia were especially sensitive to lipid peroxidation, which inhibits calcium adenosine triphosphatase. This causes cells to accumulate calcium, which might lead to higher blood pressure.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1998
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Persistent abnormalities in plasma volume and renal hemodynamics in patients with a history of preeclampsia
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Women with a history of preeclampsia may have abnormal blood flow to the kidneys. Preeclampsia is a condition during pregnancy characterized by hypertension, protein in the urine and excessive blood clotting. Researchers measured the volume of blood as well as blood supply to the kidneys in 26 women with a history of preeclampsia and 12 women with no such history. Women with a history of preeclampsia had lower blood volume and higher resistance to blood flow in the kidneys.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1998
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Interleukin-18 in the plasma of women with preeclampsia
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Blood levels of interleukin-18 are similar in pregnant women who develop preeclampsia and pregnant women who do not, according to a study of 61 women. Interleukin-18 is involved in inflammation so researchers suspected blood levels might increase during preeclampsia. Further research may be needed to determine what role interleukin-18 plays in preeclampsia.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2003
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