ISSN:
1471-0528
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
The levels of the three components of factor VIII complex (VIII R:AG, VIII R:WF, VIII :C) were measured during normal late pregnancy, in pre-eclampsia and in pregnancies complicated by fetal growth retardation. In late normal pregnancy, there was a steady increase in factor VIII complex and the highest level was reached at delivery; in primary fetal growth retardation, the values were similar. In pregnancies complicated by pre-eclampsia, with or without fetal growth retardation, there was a significant increase of VIII R: AG VIII R: WF; the more severe the course of the disease, the greater the increase. The level of VIII R: AG—VIII R: WF appears to be an indicator of vascular pathology and it is suggested that this assessment may be of value in monitoring high risk pregnancies.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.1981.tb00977.x
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