Table 5. Mean and Standard Deviation of Systolic and Diastolic Pressures in Patients Performing Passive and Active Intradialytic Exercise.
| TimeBlood Pressure | Beginning of Study | End of 4th Week | End of 8th Week | P Value a | df | Chi-Square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passive exercise | ||||||
| Systolic pressure | 13.38 ± 2.12 | 12.56 ± 1.50 | 13.31 ± 2.21 | 0.058 | 2 | 5.698 |
| Diastolic pressure | 8.06 ± 0.77 | 7.56 ± 0.62 | 7.69 ± 0.70 | 0.039 | 2 | 6.488 |
| Active exercise | ||||||
| Systolic pressure | 12.94 ± 1.91 | 13.31 ± 2.33 | 14.00 ± 2.03 | 0.255 | 2 | 2.735 |
| Diastolic pressure | 7.81 ± 0.91 | 8.00 ± 1.03 | 8.29 ± 0.72 | 0.296 | 2 | 2.438 |
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