Comparison of Serum Ykl-40 and Ischemia Modified Albulmin Levels Between Pregnant Women with Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Normal Pregnant Women
Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina), vol.73, no.2, pp.97-100, 2019 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 73 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2019
- Doi Number: 10.5455/medarh.2019.73.97-100
- Journal Name: Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Journal Indexes: Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.97-100
- Keywords: Hyperemesis gravidarum, inflammation, Ischemia modified albumin, oxidative stress, YKL-40
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Introduction: The etiopathogenesis of HG is still unclear. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the levels of YKL-40 protein as an inflammatory marker and evaluate the levels of IMA as an oxidative marker in hyperemesis gravidarum women. Materials and Methods: Totally 35 patients with hyperemesis gravidarum and 35 healthy pregnants were included in the study. Singleton pregnancies between 6+0 week and 13+6 weeks of gestation, with normal fetal anatomy were included in the study. Complete blood count, complete urine analyze, biochemical tests and thyroid function tests were done. Results: There was no significant difference between groups for demographical features (age, gravidity, gestational age, body mass index). Also, there was no statistically significant difference between groups for IMA levels (p>0.05). The median level of YKL-40 was higher in pregnants with hyperemesis gravidarum than normal pregnants but the difference was not statistically significance (p>0.05). Conclusion: Further comprehensive studies with more number of patients are needed to show the efficacy of YKL-40 and IMA levels for predicting hyperemesis gravidarum and even monitoring of the treatment.