Table 2.
Thermal and hemodynamic responses to heat stress
| MS | Con | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ΔTcore, °C | 0.80 ± 0.01 | 0.80 ± 0.01 | 0.13 |
| ΔHeart rate, beats/min | 30 ± 11 | 28 ± 9 | 0.67 |
| ΔSystolic blood pressure, mmHg | 8 ± 12 | 10 ± 10 | 0.51 |
| ΔDiastolic blood pressure, mmHg | −4 ± 8 | −5 ± 9 | 0.94 |
| ΔMAPtrad, mmHg | 0 ± 8 | 0 ± 17 | 0.78 |
| ΔMAPadj, mmHg | 4 ± 8 | 4 ± 7 | 0.74 |
Values are means ± SD, expressed as changes from baseline following whole body heating, in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) and healthy control subjects (Con). Tcore, core temperature; MAPtrad, mean arterial pressure calculated traditionally [(systolic blood pressure − diastolic blood pressure)/3 + diastolic blood pressure]; MAPadj, mean arterial pressure as a function of heart rate.