To Assess the Outcome of Low Molecular Weight Heparin for Management of Females Presenting with Placental Insufficiency

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  • Munazzah Nisar, Saleha Ijaz, Samara Kaleem, Amna Parveen, Maria Maqsood, Asima Iftikhar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2023174391

Abstract

Introduction: Placental insufficiency is a serious condition that affects pregnant women and can lead to a range of complications during pregnancy. One potential treatment for this condition is the use of low molecular weight heparin.

Objectives: The main objective of the study is to assess the outcome of low molecular weight heparin for management of females presenting with placental insufficiency.

Material and methods: This descriptive case series was conducted in Unit II, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore. Sample size of 175 cases was calculated with 95% confidence level, 4.5% margin of error and taking expected percentage of SGA i.e. 10.1% with LMWH in females placental insufficiency. Data was collected through non-probability consecutive sampling technique.

Results: In this present study total 175 females were enrolled. The mean age of the females was 29.70±6.36 years with minimum and maximum ages of 20 & 40 years respectively. In this study the mean gestational age of the females was 33.99±1.43 weeks with minimum and maximum values of 32 & 36 weeks respectively. 35(20%) females had null parity, 37(21.14%) females had primary, 45(25.71%) females had secondary parity and rest of the females belonged to multiple parity.

Practical implication: This study will be helpful in finding outcome by LMWH for management of females presenting with placental insufficiency

Conclusion: According to this study the outcome by LMWH for management of females presenting with placental insufficiency showed preterm delivery in 26.9% and SGA in 8% females.

Keywords: LMWH, Delivery, Patients, Pregnant, Treatment, Weight

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Munazzah Nisar, Saleha Ijaz, Samara Kaleem, Amna Parveen, Maria Maqsood, Asima Iftikhar. (2023). To Assess the Outcome of Low Molecular Weight Heparin for Management of Females Presenting with Placental Insufficiency. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 17(04), 391. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2023174391