The value of elevated second-trimester beta-human chorionic gonadotropin in predicting development of preeclampsia
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A second-trimester test for elevated levels of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) may identify women prone to develop hypertension during pregnancy but may not be accurate enough to identify women at risk for preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy involving hypertension and defects in development of the placenta. Researchers analyzed the results of second-trimester beta-hCG levels and later development of hypertension or preeclampsia in 6286 nondiabetic women. Women who had previously given birth to more than one child and who had elevated beta-hCG levels had a much higher risk of developing hypertension and preeclampsia.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1997
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Maternal serum human chorionic gonadotropin level at fifteen weeks is a predictor for preeclampsia
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Maternal blood levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) may help predict which pregnant women are at risk for developing preeclampsia. At 15 weeks gestation, researchers measured hCG levels in 5,776 women, of whom 234 had pregnancy-induced hypertension, 238 gave birth to small-for-gestational-age infants, and 34 developed preeclampsia. HCG levels were elevated in women in the second two categories. Depending on the cut-off value, 10% of the population would be considered "at risk" for preeclampsia and 30% of impending preeclampsia cases would be detected or half would be at risk and all impending cases would be detected.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1996
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Use of a random urinary protein-to-creatinine ratio for the diagnosis of significant proteinuria during pregnancy
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The ratio of urinary protein to creatinine can be used to identify pregnant women who have protein in their urine. A value of 0.19 or greater means she has protein in her urine and a value below 0.14 means she does not. Protein in the urine is a sign of a serious complication of pregnancy called preeclampsia.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
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