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Measurements of CIMT and FMD before and after bariatric surgery
| Parameter (n=23) | Baseline | Follow up | P-value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months | 6 months | 9 months | 12 months | |||
| CIMT (mm) | a0.79±0.19 | a0.73±0.14 | a0.71±0.13 | b0.68±0.12 | b0.65±0.11 | <0.001 |
| FMD (%) | a6.8±2.6 | a6.5±2.6 | b8±3 | b8.9±2.4 | b8.4±2.2 | <0.001 |
CIMT - carotid intima-media thickness, FMD - flow-mediated dilation; a, b, c are expressed for statistically significant difference from each measurement
