Table 1: Study characteristics and reported risk factors for progression from isolated proteinuria to preeclampsia.
|
Study |
Year |
Design |
N |
PE Events |
Progression (%) |
GA at Diagnosis |
Proteinuria Definition |
Key Risk Factors Reported |
|
Morikawa, et al. |
2008 |
Retrospective |
37 |
19 |
51.40% |
<32 vs. ≥ 32 wks |
≥ 300 mg/day (24-hour urine) |
Earlier onset ↑ risk |
|
Shinar, et al. |
2016 |
Retrospective |
95 |
21 |
22.10% |
Mid-gestation |
≥ 300 mg/day (24-hour urine) |
Higher proteinuria ↑ risk |
|
Chung, et al. |
2018 |
Retrospective |
73 |
18 |
24.70% |
Mid-gestation |
≥ 300 mg/day (24-hour urine) |
≥ 2 g/day ↑ risk; FGR association |
|
Ekiz, et al. |
2016 |
Retrospective |
157 |
53 |
33.70% |
>20 weeks |
24h urine protein |
Prior PE (OR ~11); protein level ↑ risk |
|
Vural, et al. |
2024 |
Prospective |
51 |
10 |
19.60% |
2nd trimester |
≥ 300 mg/day (24-hour urine) |
Prior PE; younger age |