Table 7.
Baroreflex parameters for LSNA (as % of control) after 60 min of insulin or saline infusion and following ArcN inhibition with muscimol
| CON | 60 min | Muscimol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulin (n = 4) | |||
| Max (% control) | 164 ± 7 | 345 ± 40* | 212 ± 23 |
| Min (% control) | 7 ± 7 | 11 ± 4 | 17 ± 12 |
| Range (% control) | 157 ± 11 | 334 ± 42* | 195 ± 11 |
| BP50 (mmHg) | 98 ± 7 | 98 ± 6 | 99 ± 7 |
| Width (mmHg) | 10 ± 0 | 9 ± 1 | 10 ± 1 |
| Saline (n = 4) | |||
| Max (% control) | 243 ± 28 | 223 ± 41 | 211 ± 30 |
| Min (% control) | 43 ± 8 | 34 ± 13 | 22 ± 7 |
| Range (% control) | 200 ± 24 | 189 ± 29 | 189 ± 25 |
| BP50 (mmHg) | 91 ± 6 | 93 ± 3 | 98 ± 7 |
| Width (mmHg) | 14 ± 1 | 13 ± 1 | 14 ± 1 |
*
P < 0.05 vs. CON.