Neurological manifestations in peripartum period
Introduction: Several neurological diseases are unique to pregnancy and postpartum period . Some disorders increase in prevalence during this period. Objective: To study the clinical profile of patients presenting with neurological manifestations in peripartum period. Materials & Methods:...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Perspectives In Medical Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.pimr.org.in/Ranjith.PDF |
| Summary: | Introduction: Several neurological diseases are unique
to pregnancy and postpartum period . Some disorders increase
in prevalence during this period.
Objective: To study the clinical profile of patients
presenting with neurological manifestations in peripartum
period.
Materials & Methods: A retrospective study carried out
on 62 patients at Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences
between July 2015 to July 2016 for a period range in 1year. All
the patients requiring neurological consultations were included
in the study.
Results: Total number of deliveries in this hospital
during the given period was 3100.The incidence of neurological
disorders was 2% in the study. Mortality due to neurological
diseases or complications were 2 cases. Both the cases were
of rare entity.
Conclusion: Seizures and headache were the
commonest neurological manifestations in the present study |
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| ISSN: | 2348-1447 2348-229X |