Table 1.
Characteristics of Study Subjects
| Pre-eclampsia (n=12) | Normal (n=9) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal age (years) | 31.2±4.0 | 29.3±3.1 | >0.05 |
| BMI | 27.1±3.2 | 26.8±4.4 | >0.05 |
| Gestational weeks at delivery | 34.3±2.8 | 37.9±1.7 | <0.05 |
| SBP at delivery | 158.1±9.7 | 121±12.6 | <0.05 |
| DBP at delivery | 100.2±11.7 | 78.9±8.4 | <0.05 |
| Proteinuria | 100% (12/12) | 0% (0/9) | <0.05 |
| S/D ratio of umbilical artery | 3.1±0.9 | 2.4±0.6 | <0.05 |
| Birthweight (g) | 2228±516 | 2612±619 | <0.05 |
Data are listed as mean±SD or percentage (number/total). Proteinuria is defined in the “Materials and Methods” section.
BMI, body mass index in pregnancy (kg/m2); DBP, diastolic blood pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure; S/D ratio, systole/diastole (S/D) ratio.