Calcemia, Vitamin D and seasonal influences in preeclampsia in Goma

Background: The etiology of preeclampsia remains less well known. It is noted that low vitamin D levels are associated with a high risk (PE). Calcium (Ca2+) during pregnancy appear to be involved in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Recent studies indicate serum calcium may have role preeclampsia. Vitamin promotes absorption proper concentration the blood which helps lower pressure. complications deficiency normal numerous and not been extensively studied Goma. Objective: To assess (ionic total) preeclamptic women analyse seasonal influence on Method: A prospective case-control study (without matching) 190 pregnant without cardiovascular or endocrine diseases for ratio 1∶1 was conducted six hospitals Blood ionogram performed by an automated system directly after sampling measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent method. Results: mean ionised level woman 1.24±0.16 mmol/L (0.48-1.59) compared 1.27±0.17 (0.88-2.30) (p=0.214). slight negative correlation between pressure observed women. Low were Hypovitaminosis group more rainy season than dry season. Pregnancies complicated PE from fertilisations occurring while characterised admission preeclamptics. Conclusion: found Goma had hypocalcemia. There also weak levels. majority preeclamptics diagnosed season, conception complication occurred As this first area Great Lakes region Africa, in-depth larger sample size desired.