Table 2.
Mean placental stiffness in the control and PE groups at different trimesters of pregnancy
| Placental stiffness (kPa) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2nd trimester | 3rd trimester | |
| Controls (n = 24) | 18.16 ± 11.6 (n = 6) | 10.45 ± 7.6 (n = 18) |
| PE (n = 23) | 27.23 ± 10.1 (n = 5) | 26.36 ± 14.1 (n = 18) |