Abstract :
To measure maternal serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin during 13-24
weeks of pregnancy and compare the same between those who develop
pregnancy induced hypertension with those who do not. In a prospective
study βhCG levels were estimated in 75 antenatal women in the second
trimester (12-24 weeks) by ELISA technique. Results were noted in terms of
development of preeclampsia, mean serum levels of the marker, mode of
delivery and complications. During the course of study, a total of 8 (10.7%)
patients developed hypertension. Thus incidence of pregnancy induced
hypertension was 10.7%. A significant rise of mean serum βhCG level
(32022MIU/ml, mean)was present in those who developed preeclampsia.The
marker can prove an important role in early recognition of a pregnancy related
complication and provides the obstetrician ample opportunity to guide the
management during pregnancy.
Keyword :
bhcg, Gestational Hypertension, Screening, High Risk Pregnancy.