MATERNAL SERUM CALCIUM AS A PREDICTOR OF PREECLAMPSIA- A CASE CONTROL STUDY

Abstract

Preeclampsia is a syndrome universally defined by the onset of hypertension (≥140/≥90mmHg) and proteinuria (≥0.3g/24h) after 20 weeks of gestation in a previously normotensive woman. An association has been found between pre-eclampsia and hypocalciuria; lower urine calcium to creatinine ratio; lower dietary milk intake; and between eclampsia and hypocalcaemia The present study aim is to evaluate the predicative value of serum calcium in preeclampsia patients so that timely intervention can be done and subsequent 
complications can be prevented