A study of adverse maternal-foetal outcomes in nephrotic syndrome combined with preeclampsia

Abstract Background Although the majority of pregnancies with preeclampsia are characterised by elevated blood pressure, preeclampsia is often associated with nephrotic syndrome with similar symptoms such as high proteinuria and bilateral lower limb oedema. In this study, we compared the maternal–fo...

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Main Authors: Dong Li, Minyi Zhang, Shuxiu Xu, Ziwei Bian, Xiaoli Huang, Guifang Hu, Jing Li
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-06073-8
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author Dong Li
Minyi Zhang
Shuxiu Xu
Ziwei Bian
Xiaoli Huang
Guifang Hu
Jing Li
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Minyi Zhang
Shuxiu Xu
Ziwei Bian
Xiaoli Huang
Guifang Hu
Jing Li
author_sort Dong Li
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description Abstract Background Although the majority of pregnancies with preeclampsia are characterised by elevated blood pressure, preeclampsia is often associated with nephrotic syndrome with similar symptoms such as high proteinuria and bilateral lower limb oedema. In this study, we compared the maternal–foetal outcomes of pregnant women with preeclampsia in a population with nephrotic syndrome and explored the factors that contribute to the corresponding outcomes and disease development. Methods A total of 90 pregnant women were included in this study, of whom 30 had nephrotic syndrome and were diagnosed with preeclampsia during pregnancy, and 60 had nephrotic syndrome alone. Descriptive statistical analyses of baseline data were performed to analyse the effect of combined preeclampsia on maternal and foetal pregnancy outcomes using unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression models. Results In this study, the baseline data of the two study populations demonstrated no differences except for the history of caesarean section and 24-h proteinuria results, which were significantly different (P < 0.05). The risk of preterm birth in the nephrotic syndrome with preeclampsia group was 8.25 (95% CI:3.041–22.084 P < 0.05); for a low birth weight, the risk was 6.00 (95% CI:2.302–15.638 P < 0.05); for foetal distress,the risk was 5.667 (95% CI:2.070–15.514 P < 0.05); and the risk of foetal birth restriction was 7.429 (95% CI: 2.642–20.885 P < 0.05). A risk-based analysis of adverse maternal outcomes yielded a risk of miscarriage of 2.200 (95% CI: 0.584–8.291; P > 0.05). After adjusting the model for each outcome, significant risks of preterm labour, foetal birth restriction, and low birth weight were revealed (P < 0.05). Conclusion Combined preeclampsia has a significantly higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes for the foetus.Therefore, the prevention and control of eclampsia in pregnant women should be improved to ensure maternal and neonatal health.
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spelling doaj.art-9e7ea5376a9d4f169fc8ecbe364b9ce92024-01-14T12:41:55ZengBMCBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth1471-23932023-11-012311710.1186/s12884-023-06073-8A study of adverse maternal-foetal outcomes in nephrotic syndrome combined with preeclampsiaDong Li0Minyi Zhang1Shuxiu Xu2Ziwei Bian3Xiaoli Huang4Guifang Hu5Jing Li6Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang HospitalDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang HospitalAbstract Background Although the majority of pregnancies with preeclampsia are characterised by elevated blood pressure, preeclampsia is often associated with nephrotic syndrome with similar symptoms such as high proteinuria and bilateral lower limb oedema. In this study, we compared the maternal–foetal outcomes of pregnant women with preeclampsia in a population with nephrotic syndrome and explored the factors that contribute to the corresponding outcomes and disease development. Methods A total of 90 pregnant women were included in this study, of whom 30 had nephrotic syndrome and were diagnosed with preeclampsia during pregnancy, and 60 had nephrotic syndrome alone. Descriptive statistical analyses of baseline data were performed to analyse the effect of combined preeclampsia on maternal and foetal pregnancy outcomes using unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression models. Results In this study, the baseline data of the two study populations demonstrated no differences except for the history of caesarean section and 24-h proteinuria results, which were significantly different (P < 0.05). The risk of preterm birth in the nephrotic syndrome with preeclampsia group was 8.25 (95% CI:3.041–22.084 P < 0.05); for a low birth weight, the risk was 6.00 (95% CI:2.302–15.638 P < 0.05); for foetal distress,the risk was 5.667 (95% CI:2.070–15.514 P < 0.05); and the risk of foetal birth restriction was 7.429 (95% CI: 2.642–20.885 P < 0.05). A risk-based analysis of adverse maternal outcomes yielded a risk of miscarriage of 2.200 (95% CI: 0.584–8.291; P > 0.05). After adjusting the model for each outcome, significant risks of preterm labour, foetal birth restriction, and low birth weight were revealed (P < 0.05). Conclusion Combined preeclampsia has a significantly higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes for the foetus.Therefore, the prevention and control of eclampsia in pregnant women should be improved to ensure maternal and neonatal health.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-06073-8Nephrotic syndrome with preeclampsiaNephrotic syndromePregnancy outcomesPrevention
spellingShingle Dong Li
Minyi Zhang
Shuxiu Xu
Ziwei Bian
Xiaoli Huang
Guifang Hu
Jing Li
A study of adverse maternal-foetal outcomes in nephrotic syndrome combined with preeclampsia
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Nephrotic syndrome with preeclampsia
Nephrotic syndrome
Pregnancy outcomes
Prevention
title A study of adverse maternal-foetal outcomes in nephrotic syndrome combined with preeclampsia
title_full A study of adverse maternal-foetal outcomes in nephrotic syndrome combined with preeclampsia
title_fullStr A study of adverse maternal-foetal outcomes in nephrotic syndrome combined with preeclampsia
title_full_unstemmed A study of adverse maternal-foetal outcomes in nephrotic syndrome combined with preeclampsia
title_short A study of adverse maternal-foetal outcomes in nephrotic syndrome combined with preeclampsia
title_sort study of adverse maternal foetal outcomes in nephrotic syndrome combined with preeclampsia
topic Nephrotic syndrome with preeclampsia
Nephrotic syndrome
Pregnancy outcomes
Prevention
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-06073-8
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