Table 3. BP changes.
| Parameter | Stroke patients | Healthy controls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBP | DBP | SBP | DBP | |
| Baseline BP, mm Hg | 130.22±17.42 | 85.87±14.74 | 116.43±15.38 | 77.58±7.91 |
| BP during ECP, mm Hg | 137.76±18.58 | 92.36±15.11 | 121.70±14.93 | 84.17±11.62 |
| p (baseline vs. during ECP) | <0.001 | <0.001 | 0.001 | 0.001 |
| Increase in BP during ECP from baseline, % | 5.90±5.54 | 8.06±9.10 | 4.73±4.30 | 8.28±7.76 |
| BP after ECP | 136.35±20.52 | 88.86±14.69 | 132.48±14.86 | 79.14±12.90 |
| p (baseline vs. after ECP) | <0.001 | 0.006 | <0.001 | 0.513 |
| Increase in BP after ECP from baseline, % | 4.78±8.14* | 3.93±8.18 | 14.36±8.70 | 1.79±11.35 |
*p<0.05 relative to control.
BP: blood pressure, DBP: diastolic blood pressure, ECP: external counterpulsation, SBP: systolic blood pressure.