Table 4.
Comparison of baseline arterial functional indexes in two groups.
| Intervention group (n = 30) | Control group (n = 28) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left common carotid artery (IMT) mm | 0.90 ± 0.16 | 0.80 ± 0.12 | 0.078 |
| Left internal carotid artery (IMT) mm | 0.68 ± 0.19 | 0.55 ± 0.17 | 0.065 |
| Right common carotid artery (IMT) mm | 0.93 ± 0.15 | 0.80 ± 0.15 | 0.602 |
| Right internal carotid artery (IMT) mm | 0.68 ± 0.19 | 0.64 ± 0.21 | 0.608 |
| R-CAVI | 8.23 ± 1.25 | 7.54 ± 2.14 | 0.338 |
| L-CAVI | 8.45 ± 1.72 | 8.45 ± 1.65 | 0.997 |
| R-ABI | 1.05 ± 0.15 | 1.13 ± 0.02 | 0.040 |
| L-ABI | 1.21 ± 0.1 | 1.22 ± 0.09 | 0.690 |
| Pulse pressure (mmHg) | 52.00 ± 10.37 | 52.91 ± 7.18 | 0.634 |