Table III.
Comparisons of structural and functional parameters of carotid artery among three groups (x ± s)
| Parameter | Controls (74 cases) | Before treatment (70 cases) | After treatment (32 cases) | Value of F | Value of p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMT [µm] | 443.30 ±81.55 | 483.57 ±97.31▲ | 428.66 ±98.32* | 5.214 | 0.006 |
| CC [mm2/KPa] | 1.19 ±0.38 | 0.98 ±0.37* | 1.29 ±0.44* | 8.772 | < 0.001 |
| β | 5.87 ±1.94 | 7.26 ±2.48* | 5.81 ±2.23* | 8.287 | < 0.001 |
| PWV [m/s] | 5.57 ±0.98 | 6.27 ±1.09* | 5.66 ±1.10* | 8.502 | < 0.001 |
*
p < 0.01, comparison between before treatment and after treatment
▲
p < 0.05 comparison between controls and before treatment group.