Table 1. Maternal demographics of women delivered for hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.
| Readmitteda (n = 25) | Not readmitted (n= 74) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal age (years) | 28 (±7) | 26.7 (±6.9) | 0.40 |
| Nulliparity | 12 (48) | 37 (50) | 0.86 |
| Race | 0.42 | ||
| African American | 15 (60) | 56 (76) | |
| Caucasian | 7 (28) | 12 (16) | |
| Other | 3 (12) | 6 (8) | |
| Singleton | 24 (96) | 68 (92) | 0.49 |
| Weight (lbs) at first antenatal visit | 161.7 (±49.9) | 174 (±52.2) | 0.30 |
| Systolic BP (mm Hg) at first antenatal visit | 114 (±15.9) | 118 (±15.4) | 0.23 |
| Diastolic BP (mm Hg) at first antenatal visit | 76 (±12.2) | 72 (±13.0) | 0.16 |
| Baseline chronic hypertension | 6 (24) | 15 (20.3) | 0.69 |
| Preexisting diabetes | 0 (0) | 1 (1.4) | 0.56 |
| History of preeclampsia | 6 (24) | 20 (27) | 0.60 |
Abbreviation: BP, blood pressure. Categorical data: n (%). Continuous data: mean (s.d.).
a
Readmitted = postpartum hypertension readmissions within 4 weeks of discharge.