TABLE 1.
Clinical characteristics of normal and preeclamptic pregnancies
| Control group (n = 26) | PE group (n = 24) | |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal age (y) | 32.50 ± 3.23 | 30.71 ± 4.94 |
| Gestational age (wk) | 38.47 ± 0.87 | 35.38 ± 2.32*** |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.64 ± 2.54 | 27.81 ± 3.10** |
| Nulliparity (%) | 42.31% | 75%* |
| SBP (mm Hg) | 117.00 ± 11.08 | 148.0(145.0‐157.0)*** |
| DBP (mm Hg) | 73.77 ± 8.77 | 99.38 ± 7.93*** |
| Proteinuria (g/24h) | 0 | 3.04(1.26‐6.72)*** |
| Birth weight (g) | 3339 ± 455.1 | 2176 ± 662.0*** |
| Birth length (cm) | 49.00(49.00‐50.25) | 43.50 ± 4.89*** |
| Baby's sex (%; male) | 61.54% | 45.83% |
Results are presented as mean ± standard deviation or median (interquartile range; *P <.05, **P <.01, ***P <.001 by unpaired t test or nonparametric test).
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; DBP, diastolic pressure; PE, preeclampsia; SBP, systolic pressure.