[Kidney function in pregnant women with arterial hypertension]

In a group of 80 women in their 3rd trimester of pregnancy (29-36 weeks) 50 of whom were with hypertension and 30 healthy, the blood serum was studied for concentrations of urea, uric acid, creatinine, total proteins and electrolytes: sodium and potassium. The results were calculated statistically. In the serum of women with hypertension increased concentrations of urea and uric acid were found. Total protein concentration was lower in the studied group, especially those with primary arterial hypertension. Whereas concentration values of electrolytes Na+ and K+ did not seem to be affected by hypertension.