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Comparisons of baPWV, ABI, and UT
| Control | RA | IBD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| baPWV (m/s) | 1345 ± 264 | 1437 ± 216 | 1382 ± 259 |
| ABI | 1.11 ± 0.06 | 1.10 ± 0.08 | 1.07 ± 0.07* |
| UT (ms) | 139.8 ± 14.0 | 143.1 ± 14.0 | 140.2 ± 17.6 |
Results were expressed as mean ± SD.*vs. control (p < 0.05). ABI: ankle-brachial index; baPWV: brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity; IBD: inflammatory bowel disease; RA: rheumatoid arthritis; UT: upstroke time of pulse wave.
