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Profile of Preeclampsia Patients with Aggravating Factors: A Retrospective Study
Abstract
Introduction:
Preeclampsia contributes to 9-26% of maternal deaths in developing countries.
Methods:
This study was conducted to present the profile of preeclampsia patients with aggravating factors. A retrospective study was performed on preeclampsia patients admitted to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital from January to June 2021. A total of 109 participants who met the specified criteria were included in this study. The prevalence of pre-eclampsia was 12.9%. The common aggravating factors were multiple pregnancies (10.1%), chronic hypertension (5.5%), and diabetes (5.5%). Two subjects (1.8%) had eclampsia, and 13 (11.9%) were diagnosed with HELLP syndrome.
Results:
Most subjects gave birth via caesarean section (79.8%). More than 50% gave birth at 35 years of age, nullipara, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) > 30 kg/m2, multiple pregnancies, chronic hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Conclusion:
Outcomes of studies that have been conducted include survival, complications, eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, caesarean delivery, delivery at < 34 weeks GA, and prolonged hospitalization.
Impact Statement
• What is already known about this topic?
• What did the results of this study add?
• What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and further research?
