Neurological Manifestations in Pregnancy and Puerperium- A Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Aims and Objectives: To study the clinical profile of women with neurological manifestations in pregnancy and puerperium. Methodology: This is a retrospective study carried out on 141 patients at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Coimbatore Medical College Hospital from January 2017- December 2017. All pregnant, post abortal and postnatal women requiring neurological consultation were included in the study. Demographic data, clinical course and outcome were analysed. Results: The total number of deliveries during the study period was 8153. The incidence of neurological manifestations was 1.73% in this study. The most common clinical presentation in this study was seizures (82.98%) followed by headache (70.21%). Mortality rate was 15.7%. Conclusion: Eclampsia is the most common neurological disorder in pregnancy and puerperium followed by cerebrovascular disorders and epilepsy. High index of suspicion, prompt diagnosis and management can improve the maternal and fetal outcome.
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Chandra vadhana. K, Banupriya. M
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