Table 3.
Vascular compliance data
| Parameter | Lean | Obese | Diabetes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 20 | 36 | 34 |
| C1 elasticity (ml/mm Hg ×10) | 16.6 ± 1.5 | 16.2 ± 1 | 15.5 ± 1.1 |
| C2 elasticity (ml/mm Hg ×10) | 7.8 ± 0.8 | 10.9 ± 1* | 10.4 ± 0.7* |
| Systolic BP, mm Hg | 111 ± 2 | 121 ± 2** | 119 ± 1* |
| Diastolic BP, mm Hg | 63 ± 1 | 60 ± 1 | 61 ± 1 |
| Heart rate, beats/min | 78 ± 2 | 75 ± 2 | 75 ± 2 |
BP = Blood pressure.
p < 0.05 vs. lean
p < 0.01 vs. lean.