Table 1.
Patient characteristics of non-pregnant, normal pregnant and pre-eclamptic women
| Non-pregnant (n = 13) | Normal pregnant (n = 13) | Pre-eclamptic (n = 13) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 29·2 (5·3) | 29·5 (5·1) | 29·1 (5·2) | n.s. |
| Nulliparity | 11 | 11 | 11 | n.s. |
| Gestation at plasma sample (days) | 236·0 (17·9) | 235·5 (17·9) | n.s. | |
| Gestation at delivery (days) | 281·7 (10·0) | 241·4 (19·8) | P < 0·0005 | |
| Booking BP (mmHg) | 115·5 (9·8)/71·1 (8·7) | 120·2 (10·3)/70·1 (9·3) | n.s. | |
| Maximum BP (mmHg) | 129·3 (6·9)/81·9 (10·0) | 169·6 (6·4)/108·4 (6·4) | P < 0·0005/P < 0·0005 | |
| Birth weight (g) | 3438·0 (522·3) | 1856·5 (596·1) | P < 0·0005 |
BP = blood pressure; n.s.: not significant.