Table 2.
Comparison of various indexes of obese patients in plateau and plain areas. (AHI unit: number per hour)
| Plateau(n = 54) | Plain(n = 42) | T | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age(year) | 47 ± 12.7 | 40.6 ± 8.2 | 3.016 | 0.003* |
| Neck Circumference(cm) | 41.7 ± 4.2 | 43.6 ± 2.5 | 2.78 | 0.007* |
| BMI(kg/m2) | 135 ± 18.8 | 138.6 ± 16.6 | 0.94 | 0.35 |
| Bedtime DBP(mmHg) | 90.2 ± 11.4 | 93.3 ± 13.2 | 1.22 | 0.22 |
| Bedtime SBP(mmHg) | 135.6 ± 17.8 | 135.4 ± 12.8 | 0.95 | 0.57 |
| Morning DBP(mmHg) | 94 ± 12.9 | 93.6 ± 11.7 | 0.15 | 0.88 |
| Morning SBP(mmHg) | 135.6 ± 17.8 | 135.4 ± 12.8 | 0.95 | 0.57 |
| N2(%) | 49.7 ± 10.9 | 50.9 ± 18.7 | 0.36 | 0.72 |
| REM(%) | 18.0 ± 7.3 | 10.5 ± 6.7 | 5.19 | 0.000* |
| AHI(n/h) | 45.4(23.9–80.1) | 49.3(26.9–66.4) | 0.49 | 0.62 |
| BMI(kg/m2) | 31.2(29.5–33.4) | 30.4(29.3–32.9) | 1.07 | 0.28 |
| LSpO2(%) | 60(47–70) | 72.5(62-81.3) | 3.96 | 0.000* |