Correlation between Oxidative Stress Markers and Biochemical Indices of Cardiac Function of Postpartum Albino Rats Administered Natron

Natron has been implicated in the pathogenesis of peripartum cardiomyopathy, probably due to oxidative stress. The current research investigated the correlation between the antioxidant status of cardiac muscles and serum biochemical indices of cardiac function of postpartum albino rats administered natron. Twenty postpartum rats were divided into four groups, each group having 5 female rats. Group A received distilled water while groups B, C, and D were orally administered 100, 200 and 300mg/kg body weight of natron, respectively. The administration of 300mg/kg body weight of natron increased malondialdehyde level to 18.27±3.75 from 13.01±2.25nmol/g fresh tissue, significantly (P