Table 3.
BP variability of men in the lean and overweight/obese groupsa a
| Cardiovascular parameter | Lean (n = 21) | Overweight/obese (n = 21) | p value b | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resting | ||||
| SBP SD, mm Hg DBP SD, mm Hg |
5.3 ± 0.5 3.2 ± 0.3 |
6.8 ± 1.1 4.2 ± 0.8 |
0.249 0.237 |
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| Stress | ||||
| SBP SD, mm Hg DBP SD, mm Hg |
17.5 ± 1.4 9.9 ± 0.6 |
16.4 ± 1.2 10.0 ± 0.9 |
0.541 0.913 |
|
| Recovery | ||||
| SBP SD, mm Hg DBP SD, mm Hg |
9.6 ± 1.2 5.5 ± 0.7 |
7.3 ± 0.6 4.3 ± 0.4 |
0.098 0.151 |
|
a
SD = All values are means ± SEM.
b
Independent samples t-test, p < 0.05.