Maternal lipid profile and risk of pre-eclampsia in African pregnant women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Endalamaw TesfaEndalkachew NibretAbaineh Munshea

Published in: PloS one (2020)

In this review, the maternal serum levels of TG, TC, LDL-c and VLDL-c were significantly associated with the risk of preeclampsia. However, HDL- cholesterol was not significantly associated but it was lower in pre-eclamptic women. Further, large scale prospective studies should verify these outcomes and it is recommended that lipid profiles should be included as a routine diagnostic test for pre-eclamptic women.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
polycystic ovary syndrome
low density lipoprotein
birth weight
clinical practice
early onset
body mass index
adipose tissue
glycemic control