Table 2. Summary of data on cardiovascular parameters in the different experimental groups.

	Control (n = 9)	BDL (n = 9)
MAP, mmHg	101 ± 1	93 ± 1 *
HR, beats/mim	356 ± 3	378 ± 4 *

Values are expressed as the mean ± SEM.

n, number of rats;

BDL, bile duct ligation;

MAP, mean arterial pressure;

HR, heart rate.

* P < 0.05, compared to control group (Student’s t test).