Table 1.
The effect of 3 months nifedipine (n = 15) or placebo (n = 15) on fundus pulsation amplitude (FPA), flow on the neuroretinal rim (Flowrim) and flow at the cup (Flowcup). The data are presented as mean (95% CI).
| Baseline | 1 week | 1 month | 3 months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifedipine | ||||
| FPA (µm) | 3.1 (2.5, 3.7) | 3.1 (2.6, 3.6) | 3.2 (2.7, 3.7) | 3.3 (2.8, 3.8) |
| Flowrim (rel.units) | 533 (436, 630) | 525 (443, 608) | 540 (453, 627) | 550 (459, 641) |
| Flowcup (rel.units) | 264 (210, 318) | 266 (224, 308) | 290 (240, 340) | 281 (229, 333) |
| Placebo | ||||
| FPA (µm) | 3.0 (2.5, 3.5) | 2.9 (2.6, 3.2) | 2.9 (2.5, 3.3) | 2.9 (2.6, 3.2) |
| Flowrim (rel.units) | 481 (407, 555) | 460 (391, 529) | 438 (372, 504) | 500 (428, 572) |
| Flowcup (rel.units) | 265 (212, 318) | 271 (207, 335) | 259 (197, 322) | 260 (207, 313) |