Electrolyte Physiology Of Selected Serum Electrolytes And Nitric Oxide In Preeclamptics At The Korle-bu Teaching Hospital

ABSTRACT Brief Background:  Preeclampsia is a multisystem disorder in pregnancy affecting 5-14% of all pregnancies worldwide. Preeclampsia is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases later in life of both the mother and the baby. It is common but its aetiology remains unknown. It is the most common, yet least understood disorder of pregnancy. Despite a steady reduction in maternal mortality from this disorder in more developed countries, the aetiology still remains unclear, recent studies indicate that serum electrolytes and Nitric oxide (NO) levels may play a role in pre-…