Table 2.
Comparison of Lp-PLA2 Expression Levels in the Placenta Among Groups
| Group | n | (+) | (-) | Positive Rate (%) | χ2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 20 | 6 | 14 | 30.0 | ||
| HDP | 63 | 43 | 20 | 68.3 | 9.186 | 0.002* |
| GH | 20 | 9 | 11 | 45.0 | 0.960 | >0.05 |
| MPE | 25 | 16 | 9 | 64.0 | 5.140 | 0.023** |
| SPE | 18 | 17 | 1 | 94.4 | 5.435 | 0.019*** |
Notes: *P< 0.01 compared with control group; ** P< 0.05 compared with control group; ***P< 0.05 compared with MPE group.
Abbreviations: HDP, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy; GH, gestational hypertension; MPE, mild preeclampsia; SPE, severe preeclampsia.