Table 4.
Models | AIx-75a (higher=stiffer) n=229 | PWVb (higher=stiffer) n=237 | BrachDc (lower=stiffer) n=228 |
---|---|---|---|
| |||
Beta (SE) | Beta (SE) | Beta (SE) | |
Unadjusted model | 0.42 (0.17)f | 0.05 (0.01)e | -0.05 (0.02)f |
Adjusted modeld | 0.47 (0.18)e | 0.01 (0.01) | -0.001 (0.02) |
Abbreviations: AIx, augmentation index; BrachD, brachial distensibility; CVD, cardiovascular disease; PWV, pulse wave velocity; SE, standard error.
Normalized to heart rate of 75 beats/minute (%).
Carotid-femoral (m/sec).
Percent change per mm Hg.
For AIX:Model with age at diagnosis of diabetes, gender, duration of diabetes, duration between assessment of diet (SEARCH initial visit) and arterial stiffness (CVD pilot study visit), and television viewing. For PWV and BrachD: Model with age at diagnosis of diabetes, duration of diabetes, duration between assessment of diet (SEARCH initial visit) and arterial stiffness (CVD pilot study visit), insulin dose, and study site.
p<0.01,
p<0.05.