Table 7.
Comparisons of central hemodynamics and vascular function between two groups (N=322)
| Male (n=161) | Female (n=161) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAP (mmHg) | 12.35±5.28 | 13.14±4.97 | 0.172 |
| AIx | 30.07±8.32 | 32.49±9.09 | 0.013 |
| AIx@HR75 | 28.00±8.32 | 31.81±7.52 | 0 |
| Central-SBP (mmHg) | 133.94±17.84 | 130.37±16.88 | 0.066 |
| Central-DBP (mmHg) | 85.36±12.19 | 80.53±10.70 | 0 |
| cf-PWV (m/s) | 8.03±2.82 | 9.68±2.23 | 0 |
| HR (bpm) | 71.02±8.39 | 72.69±9.73 | 0.100 |
Note: The data were shown as mean ± SD.
Abbreviations: CAP, central aortic pressure; HR, heart rate; AIx, augmentation index; AIx@HR75, AIx was normalized to a HR of 75 beats per minute; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; cf-PWV, carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity; bpm, beats per minute; SD, standard deviation.