Table 2.
Carotid features of hypertensive patients
| Variable | Women (n = 207) | Men (n = 131) |
|---|---|---|
| Common carotid features |
|
|
| Intima-media thickness, mm |
0.75 ± 0.01 |
0.79 ± 0.01* |
| Diastolic diameter, mm |
5.4 ± 0.1 |
5.9 ± 0.1‡ |
| Systolic diameter, mm |
6.1 ± 0.1 |
6.7 ± 0.1‡ |
| Young’s Elastic Modulus, mmHg·mm |
238 ± 8 |
270 ± 12* |
| Artery Compliance, %/10 mmHg |
2.21 ± 0.07 |
2.28 ± 0.13 |
| Stiffness Index |
5.16 ± 0.18 |
4.97 ± 0.18 |
| Peak CWT, 104 dynes/cm |
5.9 ± 0.1 |
6.6 ± 0.1‡ |
| Mean CWT, 104 dynes/cm |
3.8 ± 0.1 |
4.3 ± 0.1‡ |
| Internal carotid resistive index | 0.662 ± 0.004 | 0.673 ± 0.005 |
Legend: CWT – circumferential wall tension. *p < 0.05 and ‡p < 0.001 compared to women.