Publications by authors named "Asmaa Rajih Thamir"
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed the clinical outcomes of 26 pregnant women with confirmed COVID-19 at Al Yarmouk teaching hospital in Baghdad from June to August 2020, highlighting the seriousness of the disease during pregnancy.
- Out of the cases, 11.53% were classified as severe, with one case resulting in both maternal and fetal death, and a majority (57.69%) of the deliveries occurring via Caesarean section, some due to the severity of the illness.
- The findings indicated significant complications, including low average fetal weight, a concerning APGAR score, and notable rates of neonatal care admissions, which underline the importance of careful management for pregnant women affected by COVID-19.
COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Implication on Platelets and Blood Indices.
Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet
August 2021
Objective: To describe the hematological changes, the platelet indices in particular, in pregnant women with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) compared to healthy pregnant women.
Methods: A retrospective case-control study conducted at the Al Yarmouk Teaching Hospital, in Baghdad, Iraq, involving 100 pregnant women, 50 with positive viral DNA for COVID-19 (case group), and 50 with negative results (control group); both groups were subjected to a thorough hematological evaluation.
Results: Among the main hematological variables analyzed, the platelet indices, namely the mean platelet volume (MPV) and the platelet distribution width (PDW), showed statistically significant differences (MPV: 10.