Scienceline Publications Journal of Life Science and Biomedicine 2251-9939 9 4 2019 July Hematological and selected biochemical indices in preeclamptic pregnant women attending Elnihoud teaching hospital 117 121 https://jlsb.science-line.com/attachments/article/71/J.%20Life%20Sci.%20Biomed.%209(4)%20117-121,%202019.pdf EN Hafiz Ahmed Hobiel Ahmed Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, West Kordufan University, West Kordufan State, Elnihoud City, Sudan Mubarak Adam Suleiman Amin Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, West Kordufan University, West Kordufan State, Elnihoud City, Sudan Background. Preeclampsia (PE) is a form of hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, leading to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is major obstetric problem in developing countries and affecting 2–10% of all pregnancies. Aim. This study aimed to evaluate hematological and some biochemical parameters in preeclamptic pregnant women attending Elnihoud Teaching Hospital, Sudan, and to compare the findings with the severity of the disease. Methods. A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out in Elnihoud Teaching Hospital with total of forty tow pregnant women as participants (14–45 years old). They were selected from the Wards of the Hospital at admission before starting treatment. Hematological and selected biochemical parameters were measured and analyzed for every preeclamptic patient. Results. The study revealed no significant elevation in plasma total protein, total white blood cells (TWBCs), lymphocytes and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) among severe preeclamptic patients versus mild cases. Decrease with no significant value in hemoglobin level, platelets count (PLT), red blood cells (RBCs) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) was observed in severe preeclamptic cases compared to mild preeclamptic cases. Conclusion. It is concluded that measurement of hematological and some biochemical parameters might reflect to some extent the effect of preeclampsia on pregnant women. Recommendation. Further studies with more parameters can provide guidance for the evaluation intervention and management of pregnant women who suffering from PE. Preeclampsia Hypertension Proteinuria Papillodema