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. 2013 May 6;8(5):e62140. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0062140

Table 5. Prediction for the occurrence of superimposed preeclampsia according to significant variables selected by logistic regression analysis at booking.

SE % SP % PPV % NPV% Positive LR (95% CI)
Previous preeclampsia (1) 49 87 53 85 3.76 (1.82–7.75)
MAP≥95 mmHg (2) 82 55 35 91 1.81 (0.83–3.98)
Composite variable1or 2 88 47 33 93 1.65 (0.67–4.10)
Composite variable 1and 2 43 94 70 85 7.71 (3.20–18.57)

SE: sensitivity, SP: specificity, PPV: positive predictive value, NPV: negative predictive value, LR: likelihood ratio.

Composite variable 1and 2: all both are present: previous preeclampsia, MAP≥95 mmHg.

Composite variable 1or2: at least one of: previous preeclampsia, MAP≥95 mmHg.