Table 1.
Clinical characteristics in different HDP groups
| Characteristics | Chronic hypertension | Gestational hypertension | Preeclampsia | Eclampsia | Pregnant controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 30 ± 5 | 27 ± 3 | 26 ± 7 | 27 ± 5 | 26 ± 8 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 143 ± 8β | 147 ± 12β | 153 ± 11β | 172 ± 14γ | 117 ± 11 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 93 ± 10β | 94 ± 11β | 99 ± 11β | 114 ± 10γ | 74 ± 6 |
| Gestational age at delivery (weeks) | 37 ± 3 | 37 ± 4 | 34 ± 2β | 32 ± 3β | 38 ± 2 |
| Birthweight (g) | 2998 ± 546α | 3078 ± 534α | 2848 ± 467β | 2216 ± 389γ | 3342 ± 379 |
Data expressed as mean ± SD
SBP systolic blood pressure, DBP diastolic blood pressure
α p < 0.01 versus control; β p < 0.001 versus control; γ p < 0.0001 versus control