A Comparative Study of Serum Lipid Profile in Normal Pregnancy and Pregnancy Induced Hypertension

Background: Pregnancy induced hypertension is a significant contributor to maternal and foetal morbidity andmortality worldwide. Studying the lipid profile and risk variables is crucial for illness prevention, management,and a better prognosis.Method and Materials: This study was a case control study conducted in the Department of Obstetrics andGynaecology, Tezpur Medical College and Hospital, Tezpur. A total of 100 (one hundred) were selected, out ofwhich 50 (fifty) normotensive pregnant women served as a control and 50 (fifty) hypertensive women constitutedthe study group. Besides baseline routine investigations, estimation of Serum lipid profile was done by collectingblood samples from antecubital vein of every case and control and were analysed at department of Biochemistry,Tezpur Medical College and Hospital, Tezpur.Results: The hypertensive group had a significant rise in Triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol, LDL-C levels anddecreased HDL-C levels as compared to the control group.Conclusion: Abnormal lipid profile during pregnancy plays an important role in development of pre-eclampsia.