Table 1.
Mean arterial pressure (MAP), diastolic and systolic arterial pressure, arterial pulse pressure (PP) (mean ± SEM)
| Parameter | Week | NS (n = 6) | HS (n = 9) | OVX NS (n = 6) | F OVX HS (n = 6) | Effect of diet f and/or OVX g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAP (mmHg) | 0 | 105 ± 3 | 98 ± 5 | 102 ± 4 | 98 ± 4 | |
| 16 | 112 ± 9 | 130 ± 10e | 104 ± 3 | 127 ± 7e | f b | |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 0 | 94 ± 3 | 110 ± 5 | 92 ± 4 | 86 ± 4c | |
| 16 | 99 ± 10 | 115 ± 9e | 96 ± 1 | 110 ± 17e | ||
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 0 | 128 ± 4 | 122 ± 5 | 125 ± 7 | 123 ± 4 | |
| 16 | 139 ± 13 | 162 ± 9a, d, e | 137 ± 3 | 159 ± 6e | f b | |
| PP (mmHg) | 0 | 34 ± 1 | 36 ± 2 | 33 ± 1 | 37 ± 1 | |
| 16 | 41 ± 4 | 48 ± 2e | 41 ± 5 | 50 ± 2e | f b |
a
P < 0.05 relative to NS.
b
P < relative to all other groups.
c
P < relative to HS
d
P < 0.05 relative to OVX NS.
e
Elevated (P < 0.05) compared to week 0.
f
P < 0.05 when analyzed according to diet.
g
P < 0.05 when analyzed according to OVX.