Table 1. Selected Physical Characteristics of the Animals and Myocytes Used In This Study.
| Parameter | Sham (n) | OVX (n) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight (g) | 32.2 ± 1.7 (18) | 36.7 ± 2.4 (15) | p=0.130 |
| Ventricle weight (mg) | 181.4 ± 12.9 (5) | 178.5 ± 9.8 (4) | p=0.869 |
| Ventricle weight/body weight (mg/g) | 6.3 ± 0.4 (5) | 5.2 ± 0.3 (4) | p=0.119 |
| Uterine dry weight (mg) | 19.6 ± 2.0 (13) | 5.3 ± 0.7* (16) | P<0.001 |
| Myocyte capacitance (pF) | 302.6 ± 20.6 (15) | 230.7 ± 16.3* (16) | p=0.010 |
| Myocyte volume (pL) | 35.4 ± 1.6 (15) | 29.8 ± 1.3* (16) | p=0.010 |
Numbers represent mean ± SEM; values in brackets represent the number of replicates. The * denotes significantly different from sham values, p<0.05.