Clinical Values of Serum Platelet-Activating Factor in Hypertensive Disorders Complicating Pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Serum platelet-activating factor (PAF) was proven to be associated with gestational hypertension. However, the predictive value of serum PAF at early pregnancy for the occurrence and outcomes of hypertensive disorders complicating pregnancy (HDCP) remained unclear.

Methods

The demographic and clinical characteristics of patients were compared among the different subgroups. The serum PAF level was determined using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The predictive value of serum PAF for the occurrence and outcomes of HDCP was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. The correlation of serum PAF with blood pressure was assessed using Spearman analysis.

Results

Both systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure were signific

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11844695 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature