Famurewa AC

Dr, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Federal University Ndufu­Alike Ikwo, Abakaliki, Ebonyi, Nigeria

Publications

• Original Article   
  Comparison of Serum Calcium and Magnesium Between Preeclamptic and Normotensive Pregnant Nigerian Women in Abakaliki, Nigeria
  Author(s): Ugwuja EI, Famurewa AC* and Ikaraoha CI
  
  Background: Evidence suggests the involvement of calcium and magnesium metabolism in the pathophysiology of preeclampsia. However, findings from studies are heterogenous and inconsistent. Aim: The study aimed to compare the total serum calcium and magnesium levels in preeclamptic women with that of normotensive pregnant women. Subjects and Methods: A crossâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?sectional subjects of eighty pregnant women living in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state, SouthâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?East Nigeria, were recruited into the study. The present study compared serum calcium and magnesium in forty preeclamptic (cases) and forty normotensive (control) pregnant women matched for age, parity, and socioeconomic status. Serum calcium and magnesium levels were measured using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Statistical analysis was.. Read More»