Changes in trends and outcomes of eclampsia: a success story from Qatar.

Qatar Medical Journal
Hussain A ShararaHalima Al Tamimi

Abstract

Background: Preeclampsia and eclampsia are two hypertensive disorders of pregnancy that significantly contribute to higher morbidity and mortality rates. Eclampsia is the occurrence of seizures in patients with preeclampsia without any previous history of seizure disorders. The incidence and prevalence of eclampsia varies, and there is scarce literature about the prevalence and trends of eclampsia in the Arabian Gulf countries. This study aimed to identify the incidence and changing trends of eclampsia in Qatar. Patients and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Hamad Medical Corporation, the only tertiary heathcare center in Qatar, and included all patients admitted with eclampsia from 1979 to 2017. The demographic data, maternal age, parity, gestational age, antenatal visits, timing of seizures, mode of delivery, treatment, maternal morbidity, and mortality were recorded. The study period was divided into the initial period of 1979-1988, 1991-2009, and the recent period of 2010-2017. Data analysis was performed using chi-square tests to identify trends among the three different periods. A p value of ≤ 0.05 (two-tailed) was considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 151 patients with eclampsia were ...Continue Reading

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Sep 24, 2020·Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology·Nissar ShaikhFirdous Ummunnisa

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