Table 1.
Demographic, clinical and biochemical characteristics in study population.
| NP (19) | PIH (18) | PE (19) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 22.68 ± 2.45 | 21.67 ± 2.09 | 22.95 ± 2.93 | 0.27 |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 36.26 ± 4.34 | 38.33 ± 2.38 | 36.21 ± 2.59 | 0.08 |
| SBP (mm of Hg) | 112.63 ± 7.33 | 139.44 ± 2.36 | 147.89 ± 9.76 | <0.001* |
| DBP (mm of Hg) | 73.16 ± 7.49 | 95 ± 7.07 | 101.58 ± 11.67 | <0.001* |
| Urine proteins | ||||
| Nil | 19 | 13 | Nil | <0.001* |
| Trace | Nil | 5 | 1 | |
| +/ 2+/ 3+ | Nil | Nil | 5/8/5 | |
| Serum IMA (ng/ml) | 35.47 ± 11.58 | 36.24 ± 14.51 | 56.84 ± 21.57 | <0.001* |
NP: Normotensive pregnancy; PIH: Pregnancy induced hypertension; PE: Preeclampsia
Significant P<0.05