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Characteristics of the populations under study.
| Characteristics | AFD (n = 23) | Controls (n = 15) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (M/F) | 15/8 | 10/5 | |
| Age (years) | 37.3 ± 14.3 | 38.5 ± 11.9 | 0.78 |
| BMI (Kg/m2) | 26.1 ± 4.3 | 23.6 ± 2.5 | 0.05 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 126.9 ± 20.9 | 119.3 ± 9.4 | 0.20 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 77.3 ± 12.1 | 74.0 ± 9.6 | 0.37 |
| MBP (mmHg) | 93.8 ± 14.4 | 89.1 ± 8.5 | 0.25 |
| HR (bpm) | 71.4 ± 9.8 | 73.2 ± 7.6 | 0.56 |
(BMI: body mass index, SBP: systolic blood pressure, DBP: diastolic blood pressure, MBP: mean blood pressure, HR: heart rate).
