International Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2770-9647) | Volume 4, Issue 2 | Review Article | Open Access

Relationship of Serum Lipid Profiles in Preeclampsia and Normal Pregnancy, Kimpese and Lukala Cities, Kongo Central, DR Congo

Tuakuila JK*

Malaka AN1, Tuakashikila YM1, Kabamba MM1, Elongi-Moyene JP2,3 and Tuakuila JK1,4*

1Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, DR Congo

2Faculty of Medicine, University of Mbandaka, Equateur, DR Congo

3General Hospital of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, DR Congo

4Faculty of Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

*Correspondence to: Tuakuila JK 

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Abstract

Objective: The present study aims to investigate the lipid profile levels and basal body mass index in preeclampsia and normal pregnancy in Kongo Central women, DR Congo. Material and methods: This hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Kimpese and Lukala cities with 65 participants among 35 preeclampsia women (case) and 30 normal pregnancies (control) were enrolled from January to July 2025. Blood samples were collected for analysis of total cholesterol, triglyceride and high density lipoprotein by enzymatic assays, while low-density lipoprotein by using Fried Ewald’s formula in between 20-40 weeks of gestation. Results: The mean values of BMI, TC and LDL were significantly higher in pre-eclamptic women as compared with controls, respectively. The serum TG levels was higher, but not statistically significant in pre-eclamptic women as compared with controls. No significant difference was observed between two groups for maternal age, gestational age at enrollment, and HDL. Conclusion: Abnormal lipid profile and increased BMI are regarded as risk factors of preeclampsia. The lipid profile screening as well as BMI monitoring may help reducing the preeclampsia which enhances maternal and fetal outcomes.

Keywords:

Preeclampsia; Normal pregnancy; Lipid profile; Basal body mass index

Citation:

Malaka AN, Tuakashikila YM, Kabamba MM, Elongi-Moyene JP, Tuakuila JK. Relationship of Serum Lipid Profiles in Preeclampsia and Normal Pregnancy, Kimpese and Lukala Cities, Kongo Central, DR Congo. Int Case Rep Jour. 2025;4(2):1-8.