Table 1.
Anatomical parameters in HF rats compared with sham
| Sham (n= 9) | HF (n= 9) | P* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aortic banding duration (months) | 4.9 ± 0.1 | 4.8 ± 0.1 | NS |
| Body weight (g) | 533 ± 23 | 429 ± 16 | <0.001 |
| Heart weight (g) | 1.5 ± 0.1 | 2.8 ± 0.1 | <0.001 |
| Tibia length (cm) | 4.55 ± 0.13 | 4.37 ± 0.06 | NS |
| Heart weight/tibia length (g cm−1) | 0.33 ± 0.03 | 0.65 ± 0.02 | <0.001 |
| Right ventricle weight/tibia length (g cm−1) | 0.058 ± 0.005 | 0.117 ± 0.005 | <0.001 |
| Left ventricle weight/tibia length (g cm−1) | 0.22 ± 0.02 | 0.36 ± 0.01 | <0.001 |
| Lung weight/tibia length (g cm−1) | 0.40 ± 0.02 | 1.02 ± 0.08 | <0.001 |
| Liver weight/tibia length (g cm−1) | 3.7 ± 0.2 | 3.2 ± 0.2 | 0.05 |
Values are means ±s.e.m.; n= number of animals. *Statistical differences between HF and sham values; NS: non significant.