Biochemical Markers and Uterine Artery Doppler Study for the Prediction and the Severity of the Hypertensive Disorders during Pregnancy

Hypertensive disorder in pregnancy (HDP) is one of the major cause of maternal and perinatal mortality & morbidity worldwide particularly in developing countries. In developed countries, maternal mortality rate varies from 4-40 per 1 lakh live birth. In developing countries, it varies from 100-700 with India having 178 per 1 lakh live birth. Objective: Study of biochemical markers and uterine artery Doppler for the prediction of hypertensive disorders and its severity. Sensitivity and Specificity of biochemical markers and Uterine Artery Doppler and their comparison for the prediction and the severity of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. Material & Methods: This is a prospective study. Approximately hundred patients with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy attending the OPD (Out patients Department) and IPD (In patient Department) in Obstetrics & Gynecology department will be included.