Variable | Controls (n = 70) | Preeclampsia (n = 67) | Statistical significance (p value) |
---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 30 (17-44) | 29 (19-42) | NS |
BMI at blood draw (kg/m2) | 25.9 (19.0-42.0) | 30.0 (20.6-38.3) | <0.001 |
Smokers | 0 (0%) | 3 (4.5%) | NS |
Primiparas | 45 (64.3%) | 43 (64.2%) | NS |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 110 (80-138) | 160 (135-220) | <0.001 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 70 (55-86) | 100 (90-131) | <0.001 |
Gestational age at blood draw (weeks) | 35 (20-40) | 38 (30-41) | <0.001 |
Gestational age at delivery (weeks) | 39 (35-41) | 38 (33-41) | <0.05 |
Fetal birth weight (grams) | 3500 (2650-4400) | 3200 (1400-4200) | <0.001 |
Fetal growth restriction | 0 (0%) | 11 (16.4%) | <0.001 |