Table 1.
Mean CASA values of spermatozoa in the normotensive (Wistar) and hypertensive (SHR) groups.
| Wistar (n = 5) | SHR (n = 5) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAP (µm/s) | 91.42 ± 3.37 | 83.41 ± 20.70 | 0.417 |
| VCL (µm/s) | 166.20 ± 8.54 | 152 ± 33.51 | 0.387 |
| ALH (µm) | 6.06 ± 0.73 | 3.93 ± 2.64 | 0.121 |
| BCF (Hz) | 20.04 ± 1.17 | 19.22 ± 8.09 | 0.827 |
| STR (%) | 57.7 ± 1.14 | 45.3 ± 14.25 | 0.08 |
| LIN (%) | 33.68 ± 1.08 | 26.48 ± 8.72 | 0.104 |
Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation; n = 5.
CASA = computer-assisted sperm analysis; SHR: spontaneously hypertensive rats; average path velocity (VAP, µm/s); curvilinear velocity (VCL; µm/s); amplitude of lateral head displacement (ALH, µm); beat cross frequency (BCF, Hz); straightness (STR, %); linearity (LIN, %).
* - statistically significant difference (p < 0.05).