Comparative Study of Serum Lipid Concentrations in Preeclampsia and Normal Pregnancy
Chanvitya Punthumapol MD*, Boonsri Kittichotpanich DrPH**
Affiliation : * Section of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taksin Hospital, Bangkok ** Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing Department, KuaKaroon Nursing College, Bangkok
Objective : To compare serum lipids in mild, severe preeclamptic women and normal pregnant women.
Study design: Cross-sectional study.
Results : Section of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taksin Hospital.
Material and Method: The data was collected from 65 normal pregnant women, 40 mild preeclamptic women,
and 48 severe preeclamptic women. The blood samples were collected and analyzed for cholesterol, triglyceride,
high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). The data was analyzed using Analysis of
Variances (ANOVA).
Results : There was no significant difference in serum cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL, and LDL between normal,
mild, and severe preeclamptic women.
Conclusion : There was no correlation between serum lipids in normal pregnancy and preeclampsia.
Keywords : Serum lipids, Preeclampsia, Normal pregnancy
