Eclampsia and abnormal QTc
SA Isezuo, BA Ekele
Abstract
Background: Abnormalities of calcium and magnesium metabolism are known risk factors for QT interval prolongation and have been reported in eclampsia.
Objective: To determine if eclampsia is associated with QT abnormalities
Methods: In a prospective study, the QT interval corrected for heart rate (QTc), serum calcium, magnesium and potassium were compared among 30 intrapartum eclamptics and 30 age, parity and gestational age-matched women with uncomplicated pregnancy
Results: Primigravidae made up 93.3% of patients. Mean age was 19.5± 4.2 years Blood pressure was significantly higher among patients than controls (163.0 ± 34.7mmHg versus 120.4 ± 18.6mmHg systolic, p
Objective: To determine if eclampsia is associated with QT abnormalities
Methods: In a prospective study, the QT interval corrected for heart rate (QTc), serum calcium, magnesium and potassium were compared among 30 intrapartum eclamptics and 30 age, parity and gestational age-matched women with uncomplicated pregnancy
Results: Primigravidae made up 93.3% of patients. Mean age was 19.5± 4.2 years Blood pressure was significantly higher among patients than controls (163.0 ± 34.7mmHg versus 120.4 ± 18.6mmHg systolic, p
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West African Journal of Medicine. ISSN: 0189-160X