Plasma Cxwcentraticns of Calcium Ions in African Women with Eclampsia

Abstract

Calcium biochemistry was studied in 18 African females who had suffered generalized seizures due to untreated eclampsia. When compared to a matched control group the plasma concentration of ionic calcium was significantly reduced (p=0.0125). No statistical difference existed between the groups when plasma concentrations of total calcium, parathyroid hormone, phosphates, albumen or magnesium were compared.