Preeclampsia is a dangerous pregnancy complication affecting around 10% of pregnant women, leading to high blood pressure, stroke, premature birth, and maternal deaths. Researchers at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024 annual meeting discovered that a simple blood test measuring the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio (FAR) can predict a woman’s risk of developing preeclampsia upon labor admission. Elevated FAR levels were associated with a significantly higher risk of preeclampsia, especially in women over 35 with chronic hypertension or obesity. The study included 2,629 participants and highlighted FAR as a valuable tool for predicting preeclampsia risk, providing healthcare providers with a new method of assessing risk in laboring women.
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Simple Blood Test Before Labor May Help Predict Preeclampsia: Researchers Say
