Platelet Indices as Predictive Indicators of Preeclampsia: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Care Center

Abstract

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) constitute one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Among these, preeclampsia (PE) remains a major obstetric challenge due to its unpredictable onset and potentially severe complications affecting both mother and fetus. In India, hypertensive disorders complicate approximately 1 in 11 pregnancies, contributing significantly to adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Preeclampsia is a multisystem disorder characterized by new-onset hypertension after 20 weeks of gestation, accompanied by proteinuria or evidence of end-organ dysfunction. Despite advances in antenatal surveillance, early prediction and timely intervention in preeclampsia remain limited.