Atherogenic index as a risk factor for preeclampsia syndrome

Authors

  • Javier E. Herrera-Villalobos Hospital Materno Infantil del Instituto de Seguridad Social del Estado de México y Municipios
  • Paloma A. Sil Jaimes Hospital Materno Infantil del Instituto de Seguridad Social del Estado de México y Municipios
  • Fausto M Pinal González Hospital Materno Perinatal “Mónica Pretelini Sáenz”
  • Adriana Garduño Alanis Hospital Materno Perinatal “Mónica Pretelini Sáenz”
  • Acela M. Santamaría Benhumea Hospital Materno Perinatal “Mónica Pretelini Sáenz”
  • José P. Rueda Villalpando Hospital Materno Perinatal “Mónica Pretelini Sáenz”

Keywords:

atherogenic index, pregnancy, risk factors, pre-eclampsia

Abstract

Introduction and Objectives: Pregnancy−induced hypertension or preeclampsia presents pathophysiological features similar to atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Identify atherogenic risk factors and their relationship in preeclampsia was the purpose of this study. Method: We conducted a cross−sectional descriptive research, with 50 patients in the third trimester of pregnancy. Weight and height, to calculate body mass index, were established through the interview. Blood pressure >140/90 mmHg accompanied by edema and proteinuria in pregnancy, was classified as hypertension. Blood samples were taken to determine the values of serum cholesterol, triglyceride and HDL. The variables are expressed as percentages. Results: The number of risk factors and their associations were analyzed in each patient. The most important result was that 76% were overweight or obese. The preeclampsia syndrome, was found in 30% of patients with a relative risk of 3 times the normal lipid profile, and 30% had a high atherogenic index. Conclusions: Dyslipidemia is an important atherogenic risk factor, together constitute a risk factor for preeclampsia. The increment of atherogenic index increases susceptibility to atherogenesis in preeclampsia. Dyslipidemia appears to be the starting point of these subsequent events. The study of the role of dyslipidemia could contribute to the understanding of the mechanisms of endothelial dysfunction in preeclampsia.

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2012-12-03

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Herrera-Villalobos JE, Sil Jaimes PA, Pinal González FM, Garduño Alanis A, Santamaría Benhumea AM, Rueda Villalpando JP. Atherogenic index as a risk factor for preeclampsia syndrome. CorSalud [Internet]. 2012 Dec. 3 [cited 2025 Oct. 2];4(4):261-5. Available from: https://revcorsalud.sld.cu/index.php/cors/article/view/1238

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