Do N-Terminal Pro-C-Type Natriuretic Peptide Levels Relate to Severity of Preeclampsia?
Table 1
Patient characteristics.
Variable
Normotensive patients (n = 25)
Patients with mild preeclampsia (n = 15)
Patients with severe preeclampsia (n = 15)
Maternal age (year)
27.9 ± 4.8
29.6 ± 3.8
26.7 ± 5.2
Gravida
3 (1–6)
2 (1–8)
3 (1–4)
Parity
2 (0–4)
2 (0–6)
2 (1–3)
Body mass index of mother (kg/m2)
28.33 ± 3.8
26.21 ± 3.2
28.64 ± 2.8
Birthweight (gram)
3371 ± 484
3106 ± 538
2656 ± 614
Gestational age (week)
35.6 ± 1.9
35.5 ± 2.7
35.6 ± 1.7
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)
100 (10)
140 (10)
160 (10)
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)
70 (20)
90 (2.5)
100 (7.5)
The values are presented as mean ± standard deviation and medians (IQR values). versus normotensive women and patients with mild preeclampsia. versus normotensive women.
