Introduction: Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is defined as blood pressure greater than or equal 140/90 mmHg on two consecutive occasions ≥6 h apart occurring after 20 weeks of pregnancy, PIH includes gestational hypertension as well as preeclampsia and eclampsia. Aim of the study: To find out if the lower level of Vitamin D is more prevalent in pregnancy-induced hypertensive women. Patients and Methods: This is prospective case-control study included 90 patients divided into 2 groups; Results: This prospective case-control study included 90 women from Minia Maternity University Hospital who were divided into two groups, 45 normotensive pregnant women and 45 hypertensive pregnant women who fulfilled the entry criteria during the period between the 1ST of May 2018 to 30st of September 2018. Conclusion: This study has shown an association between vitamin D level and pregnancy-induced hypertension support definite role for vitamin D as a preventative agent against pregnancy-induced hypertension.
Gad Alrb, M., Hassan, M., Bahaa El-Den, H., & Ali, A. (2019). Vitamin D Level in Patients Suffering from Pregnancy Induced Hypertension. Minia Journal of Medical Research, 30(3), 42-45. doi: 10.21608/mjmr.2022.221855
MLA
Mohamed T. Gad Alrb; Mo'men M. Hassan; Haitham A. Bahaa El-Den; Asmaa M. Bakr Abd ELhakim Ali. "Vitamin D Level in Patients Suffering from Pregnancy Induced Hypertension", Minia Journal of Medical Research, 30, 3, 2019, 42-45. doi: 10.21608/mjmr.2022.221855
HARVARD
Gad Alrb, M., Hassan, M., Bahaa El-Den, H., Ali, A. (2019). 'Vitamin D Level in Patients Suffering from Pregnancy Induced Hypertension', Minia Journal of Medical Research, 30(3), pp. 42-45. doi: 10.21608/mjmr.2022.221855
VANCOUVER
Gad Alrb, M., Hassan, M., Bahaa El-Den, H., Ali, A. Vitamin D Level in Patients Suffering from Pregnancy Induced Hypertension. Minia Journal of Medical Research, 2019; 30(3): 42-45. doi: 10.21608/mjmr.2022.221855
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