Table 3. A summary of brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) as a function of systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and age.
| Variables | Regression function: baPWV (m/s) = | P-value | R-value | % change of baPWV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBP | ||||
| Normal | 0.034 × SBP + 8.9 | 0.023* | 0.36 | 17 (from 90 to 150 mmHg) |
| BRVO | 0.074 × SBP + 5.3 | 0.016* | 0.44 | 37 (from 90 to 150 mmHg) |
| DBP | ||||
| Normal | 0.042 × DBP + 10.0 | 0.018* | 0.37 | 21 (from 45 to 105 mmHg) |
| BRVO | 0.096 × DBP + 7.8 | 0.047* | 0.36 | 48 (from 45 to 105 mmHg) |
| Age | ||||
| Normal | 0.066 × Age + 9.3 | 0.028* | 0.35 | 11 (from 45 to 65 year) |
| BRVO | 0.156 × Age + 7.4 | 0.007** | 0.48 | 22 (from 45 to 65 year) |
*: P < 0.05;
**: P < 0.01.