Table 2.
Between-group comparison of heart rate, blood pressure and cardiovascular risk scores
| Variables | Case group Median (Q1 - Q3) | Control group Median (Q1 - Q3) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR supine position (bpm) | 62.0 (57.0 - 72.0) | 69.0 (63.5 - 76.0) | 0.001 |
| HR orthostatism (bpm) | 67.0 (60.0 - 76.0) | 75.0 (68.0 - 80.0) | 0.006 |
| SAP supine position (mmHg) | 140.0 (130.0 - 160.0) | 135.0 (125.8 - 150.0) | 0.189 |
| DAP supine position (mmHg) | 80.0 (70.0 - 90.00 | 80.0 (78.0 - 86.0) | 0.543 |
| SAP orthostatism (mmHg) | 120.0 (110.0 - 135.0) | 136.5 (120.0 - 146.2) | 0.001 |
| DAP orthostatism (mmHg) | 72.0 (60.0 - 84.0) | 80.0 (77.3 - 90.0) | 0.001 |
| Framingham score | 15.5 (6.0 - 24.3) | 12.0 (6.0 - 17.0) | 0.063 |
| PROCAM score | 10.6 (5.01 - 21.4) | 11.0 (5.0 - 16.8) | 0.537 |
SD: standard deviation; HR: heart rate; bpm: beats per minute; SAP: systolic arterial pressure; DAP: diastolic arterial pressure; mmHg: millimeter of mercury. Mann‑Whitney test; Q1: 25th percentile; Q3: 75th percentile