Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of pregnant women enrolled in this study.
| Characteristics | Control (n = 40) | PE (n = 40) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepregnancy BMI | 21.6 ± 3.1 | 22.6 ± 2.5 | 0.1163 |
| Maternal age (years old) | 28.9 ± 3.5 | 29.1 ± 4.1 | 0.8151 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 114.8 ± 8.8 | 165.4 ± 5.3 | P < 0.001 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 78.9 ± 9.7 | 112.4 ± 11.4 | P < 0.001 |
| Proteinuria (g/24 h) | Nondetected | 3.67 ± 1.5 | P < 0.001 |
| Current smoker | 0 | 0 | NA |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 37.5 ± 1.4 | 36.9 ± 1.6 | 0.0782 |
| Birth weight (g) | 3178 ± 312.6 | 2401 ± 211.6 | P < 0.001 |
BM: body mass index.