| Hyperlipidemia of normal pregnancy in Karachi-Pakistan. | |
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PMID: 10561977 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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During pregnancy, changes in the levels of total cholesterol, triglyceride, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol, and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol have been described, but in the existing literature these effects remain controversial because of inconsistencies. Moreover, the degree of change varies from study to study. Therefore, the present study completely investigated changes in lipids and lipoproteins throughout the pregnancy and in the puerperium. We also investigated whether or not any relation between plasma lipids and other pregnancy related factors exist. Concentrations of cholesterol and triglyceride of total plasma, and lipoproteins were determined in 56 pregnant women throughout the pregnancy and in the puerperium along with 56 non-pregnant women. Compared to control group, concentrations of cholesterol and triglyceride of total plasma and lipoproteins increased significantly during second trimester and reached maximum in the third trimester. Both cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations decreased significantly within 24 hours of delivery and this was reflected in all lipoproteins. In the majority of subjects, cholesterol and triglycerides remained significantly high until 4 weeks of postpartum. The magnitude of the serum cholesterol increment appeared in part to be related to that of serum triglyceride, but these increments appeared to be independent of age, weight gain, numbers of previous pregnancies and sex of the fetus. This study concludes that hyperlipidemia is a common finding during pregnancy. |
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Authors:
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I A Qureshi; X R Xi; N Pasha; H A Zheng; Y B Huang; X D Wu |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences Volume: 15 ISSN: 1607-551X ISO Abbreviation: Kaohsiung J. Med. Sci. Publication Date: 1999 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-11-30 Completed Date: 1999-11-30 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100960562 Medline TA: Kaohsiung J Med Sci Country: CHINA (REPUBLIC: 1949- ) |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 529-35 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Biochemistry, Rawalpind Medical College, Pakistan. |
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Arteriosclerosis
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etiology Female Humans Hyperlipidemias / etiology* Infant, Newborn Lipids / blood Longitudinal Studies Male Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / etiology* |
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0/Lipids |
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