Table 1. Characteristics of patients enrolled in the study.
| Characteristics | Pre-eclampsia (n = 37) | Control (n = 38) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 34 (24–44)** | 33 (21–44)** | 0.54 |
| Ethnic group | |||
| • Caucasian | 35 (94.6%) | 32 (84.2%) | 0.19 |
| • Afro-Caribbean | 2 (5.4%) | 6 (15.8%) | |
| Nulliparous | 24 (64.9%) | 17 (44.7%) | 0.10 |
| BMI at booking (Kg/m2) | 25.8 (7.2)* | 22.2 (4.6)* | <0.001 |
| Preeclampsia onset | |||
| • Early | 14 (41.2%) | N/A | |
| • Late | 20 (58.8%) | N/A | |
| Uterine artery Doppler velocimetry | |||
| • Normal | 12 (32.4%) | ||
| • Abnormal | 24 (64.9%) | ||
| • Not performed | 1 (2.7%) | 38 (100%) | |
| Gestational age at delivery (weeks) | 34 (23–41)** | 40 (37–41)** | <0.001 |
| Birth weight (g) | 1650 (970)* | 3450 (360)* | <0.001 |
| • SGA | 18 (48.6%) | 0 (0.0%) | <0.001 |
| • AGA | 19 (51.4%) | 38 (100.0%) |
*Mean (Standard Deviation).
**Median (Minimum-Maximum); N/A: not applicable. SGA: small for gestational age. AGA: appropriate for gestational age.