Table 4.
Arterial function of patients with multiple sclerosis and control subjects. Data are expressed as mean ± SD.
| Parameter | Multiple sclerosis | Control Subjects | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMT (mm) | 0.5 ± 0.1 | 0.6 ± 0.1 | NS |
| Ep (kPa) | 70 ± 34 | 61 ± 30 | NS |
| β index | 5.5 ± 2.5 | 5.3 ± 2.1 | NS |
| AiX (%) | 15.8 ± 7.24 | 3.9 ± 3 | NS |
| AC (cm2/mmHg) | 1.1 ± 0.3 | 1 ± 0.4 | NS |
| PWV CF (m/s) | 7.32 ± 1.47 | 6.34 ± 1.68 | NS |
| FMD (%) | 15.29 ± 9.44 | 16.72 ± 11.46 | NS |
IMT = intima media thickness; Ep = Peterson’s elastic modulus; AiX = augmentation index; AC = arterial compliance; PWV CF = pulse wave velocity carotid-femoral; FMD = flow mediated dilation.