A Study of Cord Blood Lipid Profile in Preterm and Term Neonates (original) (raw)

2015

Abstract

Background: According to foetal origin hypothesis, atherosclerosis originates during foetal period. Studies have shown an enhanced rate of coronary heart disease among men and women whose birth weights were at a lower end of normal range. Objectives: 1) to compare lipid profile of umbilical cord blood of preterm and term neonates. 2) To compare lipid profile between male and female preterm neonates. 3) To determine Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP) and compare the obtained values between preterm and term neonates. Methodology: A case-control study was conducted in OBG Department, Cheluvamba Hospital, from June 2014 to July 2014. All the preterm deliveries reported during this period were included in the study. Gender matched term babies were selected as controls. The proforma included sociodemographic profile, obstetric history and cord blood lipid profile among preterm and term neonates. Results: The mean gestational age in term and preterm neonates was 39.16 ± 1.01 weeks and 33.13...

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