Table 1.
Clinical profile of the study population
| Patient clinical characteristics | Normal pregnancy | Preeclamptic pregnancy |
|---|---|---|
| n | 21 | 15 |
| Age (years) | 26.3 ± 5.9 | 23.7 ± 4.5 |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) (kg/m2) | 29.8 ± 6.3 | 29.6 ± 4.6 |
| Birth weight (grams) | 3035.4 ± 535.0 | 2599 ± 697.3a |
| Gestational age(weeks) | 37.8 ± 2.1 | s36.6 ± 2.4 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 135 ± 13 | 174 ± 15b |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 77 ± 9 | 110 ± 7b |
| Mean blood pressure (mm Hg) | 96 ± 9 | 131 ± 8b |
| Proteinuria (0-4+) | none | >1+ |
| Number of patients receiving anti-hypertensive medications | none | 5 |
Values are expressed as mean ± SD. ap < 0.05, bp < 0.0001 versus normal pregnancy
‡Anti-hypertensive treatment for five preeclamptic patients included Hydralazine and Labetalol.