Table 1.
Characteristics of nonpregnant, normotensive pregnant, and preeclamptic women
| Variable | Nonpregnant (n = 30) | Normotensive (n = 32) | Preeclamptic (n = 35) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 27.3 ± 4.3 | 26.3 ± 2.8 | 26.7 ± 5.1 |
| Gestational age (weeks) | N/A | 35.5 ± 1.6 | 35.1 ± 1.5 |
| Parity | N/A | 0.22 ± 0.42 | 0.20 ± 0.41 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 107.6 ± 5.3 | 108.8 ± 7.1 | 157.1 ± 7.6** |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 67.5 ± 4.5 | 68.2 ± 5.5 | 107.6 ± 7.1** |
| Proteinuria (g/24 h) | < 0.3 | < 0.3 | 2.6 ± 0.5 |
| Uric acid (mg/dL) | 3.6 ± 0.6 | 3.9 ± 0.7 | 6.2 ± 0.6** |
Data are mean ± standard deviation. BP blood pressure. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni post-test. **p < 0.01 vs. nonpregnant and normotensive pregnant groups. Proteinuria of all patients from the nonpregnant and normotensive groups was below the detection limit of the measurement