Table 2. Serum S1P level and its correlations with various parameters of vascular function.
| Spearman’s R coefficient | p-value | |
|---|---|---|
| LnRHI | −0.221 | 0.046 |
| ASP | 0.214 | 0.049 |
| DBP | 0.204 | 0.066 |
| SBP | 0.107 | 0.337 |
| Average IMT | −0.044 | 0.696 |
| PWV | −0.038 | 0.733 |
| AIx | 0.017 | 0.882 |
RHI = Reactive Hyperemia Index, AIx = Augmentation Index, ASP = Aortic Systolic Pressure, S1P = sphingosine-1-phosphate, IMT = intima-media thickness, PWV = pulse wave velocity.