Predictive value of 3+ spot urinary protein value measured by dipstick in hypertensive pregnant patients. (May 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Şükür, Yavuz Emre; Yalçin, İbrahim; Kahraman, Korhan; Bayramov, Vugar; Özmen, Batuhan; Atabekoğlu, Cem Somer; Söylemez, Feride
• Is Part Of: Hypertension in pregnancy. Volume 32:Number 2(2013)
• Page Start: 139
• Page End: 145
• Publication Date: 2013-05
• Subjects: 24 h urinary protein -- Dipstick test -- Hypertension -- Preeclampsia -- Proteinuria; Hypertension in pregnancy -- Periodicals; Pregnancy -- Complications -- Periodicals; 618.3261
• DOI: 10.3109/10641955.2013.784781
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-1955

Abstract

Abstract : Objective : To evaluate whether the spot urinary protein (SUP) level has predictive value on pregnancy outcomes in hypertensive pregnant patients. Methods : Retrospective case–control study of 109 pregnant patients with hypertension and spot urinary proteinuria measured by dipstick. Results : Presence of 24 h proteinuria was higher in patients with 3+ SUP. Gestational age at delivery was significantly lower in patients with 3+ SUP when compared with patients with ≤2+ SUP ( p = 0.009). Rate of SGA babies was higher in patients with 3+ SUP when compared with patients with ≤2+ SUP ( p < 0.001). Conclusion : Although it cannot replace 24 h urinary protein determination, 3+ proteinuria with dipstick may have a prognostic value, particularly in emergency cases.