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Coronary artery characteristics
| Variable | Control | CNI |
|---|---|---|
| n | 14 | 14 |
| Outer diameter, mm | 1.86 (0.31) | 1.84 (0.26) |
| Inner diameter, mm | 1.18 (0.26) | 1.16 (0.17) |
| Wall thickness, mm | 0.34 (0.08) | 0.34 (0.06) |
| Axial length, mm | 3.43 (0.60) | 3.37 (0.53) |
| Resting tension at Lmax, g | 5.97 (1.54) | 5.77 (1.37) |
| Percent stretch to Lmax, % | 168 (9) | 166 (9) |
Values are means (SD); n, no. of pigs. CNI, chronic nitric oxide synthase inhibition. Independent t-tests revealed no significant differences between groups.
