Table 3.

Adjusted changes in carotid intima-media thickness and inflammatory markers in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

	Placebo group (n=30)	Carnitine group (n=30)	P*
Mean left CIMT (mm)	0.001±0.003	−0.01±0.003	0.001
Maximum left CIMT (mm)	0.003±0.003	−0.01±0.003	<0.001
Mean right CIMT (mm)	0.0001±0.003	−0.01±0.003	0.003
Maximum right CIMT (mm)	0.003±0.003	−0.01±0.003	<0.001
hs-CRP (ng/mL)	309.6±278.4	−34.2±278.4	0.38
NO (μmol/L)	0.1±0.5	2.5±0.5	0.001

*Obtained from ANCOVA, all values are means±SEs, values are adjusted for baseline values, age, and BMI at baseline. CIMT=Carotid intima-media thickness, hs-CRP=High-sensitivity C-reactive protein, NO=Nitric oxide, SE=Standard error, BMI=Body mass index, ANCOVA=Analysis of covariance