Table 1 Characterization of subjects
From: Correlation between cell-free mRNA expressions and PLGF protein level in severe preeclampsia
Characteristic | Group | Total | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Severe preeclampsia (n = 18) | Normal (n = 19) | |||
1. Age (years old) | ||||
<20 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0.303* |
21–34 | 11 | 15 | 16 | |
>35 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
x (SD) | 27.4 (7.1) | 27.0 (5.3) | ||
Range | 17–40 | 20–36 | ||
2. Parity | ||||
Nulipara | 7 | 6 | 13 | 0.195* |
Para | 11 | 13 | 24 | |
3. Gestational age (week) | ||||
37 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 0.221** |
38 | 6 | 2 | 8 | |
≥39 | 4 | 7 | 11 | |
(±SD) | 37.1 (2.6) | 37.02 (4.3) | ||
Range | 32–41 | 24–42 | ||