Table 4.
cIMT stratified by BMI and GH status using different GH cutoff values
| Different cutoffs | Normal weight | Obese GHS | Obese GHD | P | P value adjusted for gender |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak GH ≤4.2 μg/liter | 0.645 ± 0.023 (n = 33) | 0.719 ± 0.021 (n = 55) | 0.795 ± 0.063 (n = 14)a | 0.01 | 0.004 |
| Peak GH <5 μg/liter | 0.645 ± 0.023 (n = 33) | 0.721 ± 0.024 (n = 46) | 0.761 ± 0.042 (n = 23)a | 0.03 | 0.006 |
| Peak GH ≤8 μg/liter | 0.645 ± 0.023 (n = 33) | 0.663 ± 0.025 (n = 22) | 0.767 ± 0.028 (n = 47)a,b | 0.002 | 0.001 |
| Peak GH <9 μg/liter | 0.645 ± 0.023 (n = 33) | 0.652 ± 0.026 (n = 20) | 0.768 ± 0.027 (n = 49)a,b | 0.001 | 0.0006 |
Statistical analysis performed by ANOVA and by ANOVA adjusted for gender followed by Tukey-Kramer for significant ANOVA. There were no differences between obese GHS vs. normal weight among any of the cutoffs examined.
a
P < 0.05 for obese GHD vs. normal weight.
b
P < 0.05 for obese GHD vs. obese GHS.