Table 3.
Comparison of mean maternal leptin level, mean neonatal umbilical cord leptin level and certain feto-maternal outcomes between severe pre-eclamptic and mild pre-eclamptic women.
| Variable | Degree of pre-eclampsia | t value | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild (n = 20) (Mean ± SD) |
Severe (n = 40) (Mean ± SD) |
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| BMI (kg/m2) | 29.85 ± 2.36 | 31.32 ± 3.33 | −1.768 | 0.053 |
| MAP (mmHg) | 118.93 ± 8.6 | 129.11 ± 10.5 | −3.745 | <0.001 |
| Maternal serum leptin level (ng/mL) | 22.83 ± 4.02 | 25.91 ± 3.5 | −3.062 | 0.003 |
| Birthweight (g) | 1986.8 ± 476.47 | 2203.38 ± 796.94 | −1.117 | 0.269 |
| Length of neonate (cm) | 44.2 ± 3.22 | 44.58 ± 3.23 | −0.424 | 0.673 |
| Ponderal index (g/cm3) | 2.53 ± 0.4 | 2.76 ± 0.6 | −1.59 | 0.117 |
| Umbilical cord serum leptin level (ng/mL) | 6.29 ± 1.58 | 6.51 ± 2.3 | −0.39 | 0.698 |
Severe pre-eclampsia = severe hypertension (BP ⩾ 160/110) with significant proteinuria.
Mild pre-eclampsia severe = blood pressure (< 160/110) with significant proteinuria.
*
Significant p value < 0.05.