Pre-eclampsia is one of the most common causes of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study is to identify pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia or other cardiovascular complications at a very early state of the disease, and thereby improve the current method of screening.
600 pregnant women will be included in the project and followed in a standardized manner during their pregnancy. On a regular basis blood- and urine samples will be taken throughout their pregnancy and until 1 month after delivery and analyzed for a large variety of coagulation factors in order to identify factors that might predict an increased risk of developing pre-eclampsia and/or cardiovascular events. In addition a DNA-sample is taken if consented in order to evaluate genetic factors.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
600
Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Hilleroed Hospital
Hilleroed, Frederiksborg County, Denmark
RECRUITINGDepartment of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Hilleroed, Frederiksborg, Denmark
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