Table 1.
Normal (n=12) | Preeclampsia (n=14) | p value | |
---|---|---|---|
Maternal Age (years) | 26 ± 8 | 24 ± 4 | 0.98 |
Racial Status | |||
White | 3 | 4 | NC |
Black | 8 | 10 | NC |
Other | 1 | ||
Gestational Age (weeks) | 39 ± 2 | 32 ± 4 | <0.05 |
Blood Pressure (mmHg) | |||
Systolic | 119 ± 11 | 164 ± 14 | <0.01 |
Diastolic | 62 ± 15 | 98 ± 11 | <0.01 |
Gravidity | |||
Pimigravid | 5 | 7 | NC |
Multigravid | 7 | 7 | NC |
Mode of Delivery | |||
Vaginal | 4 | 9 | NC |
Caesarean Section | 8 | 5 | NC |
Placenta Weight (gram) | 563 ± 100 | 319 ± 132 | <0.01 |
Data presented as mean ± SD. NC: not calculated