[Serum homocysteine levels in pregnant women with preeclampsia].

Preeclampsia is one of the most common and severe pregnancy complications, which ethiology remains unclear. It is certain that endothelial dysfunction plays a key role in the development of preeclampsia. Homocysteine is an important independent cardiovascular risk factor, which might induce the endothelial dysfunction observed in preeclampsia.

[Increased nuchal translucency at 11-14 weeks of gestation in congenital heart disease, genetic syndromes and adverse pregnancy outcome].

Nuchal translucency (NT) measurement between 11-14 weeks of gestation is an'effective method of ultrasound screening for chromosomal fetal anomalies, congenital heart disease, some other structural abnormalities, rare genetic syndromes, skeletal dysplasia and adverse pregnancy outcome (spontaneous abortion and intrauterine fetal demise). The aim of the present study is to assess the prognostic value of increased first trimester NT in fetuses with normal karyotype in relation to pregnancy outcome.

[Attitude of pregnant women towards prenatal screening for chromosomal and structural fetal anomalies between 11-14 weeks of gestation].

Aim: The aim of the present survey is to analyze the attitude of pregnant women towards the possibilities of prenatal screening and diagnosis between 11-14 weeks of gestation (w.g.).

[The frequency of mild and severe fetal malformations in diabetic women with high values of glycosilated hemoglobin in early pregnancy].

Purpose: To evaluate the correlation between maternal hyperglycemia in early pregnancy and the risk of fetal abnormalities in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Study Design: A retrospective study over 124 pregnant women with diabetes mellitus type 1 hospitalized in High Risk Pregnancy Department--SHATOG "Maichin dom" has been done from January. 1998 to January 2004.