Table 2.
Comparison of platelet indices in study groups
| Parameter | Preeclampsia with severe features (n=120) | Preeclampsia without severe features (n=115) | Normal pregnancy (n=203) | P* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLT (×103/µL) | 181 (38.9) | 210.55 (47)† | 355.59 (79)‡ | <0.001 |
| MPV (fl) | 11.67 (1.4) | 10.14 (1) | 8.07 (0.8) | <0.001 |
| PDW (fl) | 17.9 (2.2) | 15.48 (2.9) | 11.16 (2.71) | <0.001 |
*Two-way ANOVA. †Severe preeclampsia versus mild preeclampsia P<0.001, ‡Severe preeclampsia versus normal pregnancy P=0.001. ANOVA=Analysis of variance, MPV=Mean platelet volume, PDW=Platelet distribution width, PLT=Platelet count