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Abruptio placentae.

C A Clemetson, V Cafaro

    International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
    |December 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Low plasma ascorbic acid (vitamin C) levels in pregnant women correlate with increased histamine and a higher risk of abruptio placentae. This suggests vitamin C deficiency and histamine excess are key factors in this pregnancy complication.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Nutritional Biochemistry
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

    Background:

    • Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is crucial for healthy pregnancy.
    • Histamine levels can be influenced by various physiological factors.
    • Abruptio placentae is a serious obstetric emergency with significant maternal and fetal risks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between plasma ascorbic acid levels and histamine levels in pregnant women.
    • To determine if ascorbic acid deficiency is associated with an increased incidence of abruptio placentae.

    Main Methods:

    • Blood samples were analyzed for plasma ascorbic acid and histamine concentrations.
    • Incidence of abruptio placentae was compared between pregnant women with different plasma ascorbic acid levels.

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    Main Results:

    • Histamine levels significantly increased as plasma ascorbic acid levels decreased.
    • The incidence of abruptio placentae was substantially higher in women with low plasma ascorbic acid levels (below 0.4 mg/100 ml) compared to those with adequate levels.
    • A statistically significant correlation was observed between low ascorbic acid, elevated histamine, and abruptio placentae.

    Conclusions:

    • Ascorbic acid deficiency and elevated histamine are strongly implicated in the etiology of abruptio placentae.
    • Maintaining adequate vitamin C levels during pregnancy may be important for preventing abruptio placentae.