Lincy Joseph, Mathew George, Anju Alex
ABSTRACT
Hypertension is the most common medical problem encountered in pregnancy and remains an important cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. It complicates up to 15% of pregnancies. The review was intended to assess the prognostic significance of the value of serum LDH and used as a marker of preeclampsia. Higher serum LDH and uric acid level associated with increased incidence of maternal complications like abruption placenta, HELLP syndrome etc. There was an increase in maternal morbidity with increasing serum levels. To conclude high serum LDH and uric acid levels have significant association with severity of disease and maternal outcomes in patient of preeclampsia and can be considered as a prognostic tool from early trimester.
Key words: LDH, uric acid, hypertensive disorders.