Publications by authors named "Chiebonam E Nwajiobi"
Background: Hypertension is a major global health concern requiring precise risk assessment. Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) has emerged as a potential biomarker, but its relationship with hypertension severity requires exploration to evaluate its potential as a risk prediction tool. This study aimed to assess the relationship between serum BNP levels and the severity of hypertension in a population of Nigerian patients.
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- * Conducted over six months with 318 participants, the research found a 6.6% prevalence of thyroid dysfunction, primarily hypothyroidism (5.3%) and a small percentage of hyperthyroidism (1.3%).
- * The findings suggest a significant prevalence of gestational thyroid issues, underlining the importance of tailored antenatal care to improve early detection and management for better maternal and fetal health outcomes.
Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy including preexisting (or chronic) hypertension are the most common complication encountered during pregnancy that contribute significantly to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and copeptin have been investigated as biomarkers in various hypertensive disorders, but studies of their clinical value in chronic hypertensive pregnant women are sparce. This study aimed to assess the levels of BNP and copeptin in chronic hypertensive pregnant women and investigate their correlation with blood pressure (BP) in chronic hypertensive pregnant women in South Western Nigeria.
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