Table 2. MCAv Kinetic Response Between CON and Stroke-Affected MCAa.
| CON (n = 18) | CON 95% CI | Stroke MCA (n = 14) | Stroke MCA 95% CI | F Test | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL, cm.s-1 | 50.4 ± 11.3 | 44.8-56.0 | 49.3 ± 17.5 | 44.8-56.0 | 0.04 | 0.83 |
| TD, s | 59.4 ± 28.4 | 45.3-73.6 | 65.5 ± 32.6 | 45.8-85.2 | 0.30 | 0.59 |
| Amp, cm.s-1 | 10.9 ± 4.4 | 8.7-13.1 | 5.5 ± 4.9 | 2.6-8.4 | 10.7 | <0.01 |
| τ, s | 40.4 ± 33.5 | 23.7-57.1 | 35.6 ± 45.7 | 8.0-63.2 | 89.0 | 0.28 |
| CVR, cm.s-1 | 11.1 ± 4.4 | 8.9-13.3 | 5.0 ± 4.6 | 2.3-7.7 | 14.4 | <0.01 |
Abbreviations: Amp, amplitude; BL, baseline; CI, confidence interval; CON, control participants; CVR, cerebrovascular response; MCAv, middle cerebral artery velocity; τ, time constant; TD, time delay.
aData are presented as mean ± SD.