Table 3.
Analysis of covariance with abdominal AoCS or aortic PWVa
| Term | F ratio | P |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal AoCS | ||
| X1 vintage (mo) | 15.79 | 0.0003 |
| X2 age (yr) | 52.90 | <0.0001 |
| A CaCO3 (g elemental Ca/d) | 10.57 | <0.0001 |
| B bone activity (0, ABD; 1, active bone) | 6.50 | 0.0200 |
| AB interaction (bone status*CaCO3) | 3.28 | 0.0020 |
| Aortic PWV (m/s) | ||
| X1 age (yr) | 27.65 | <0.0001 |
| X2 mean BP (mmHg) | 6.34 | 0.0100 |
| A CaCO3 (g elemental Ca/d) | 7.37 | <0.0001 |
| B bone activity (0, ABD; 1, active bone) | 9.44 | 0.0400 |
| AB interaction (bone status*CaCO3) | 4.64 | 0.0030 |
a
A, abdominal AoCS; B, aortic PWV; X, covariate.