Table 4.
Summary of conjunctival microcirculatory parameters for all vessel sizes for both populations.
| Haemodynamic parameter | Controls (n = 56) | MI patients (n = 59) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| D, μm ± SD | 21.43 ± 7.57 | 22.32 ± 7.66 | < 0.001 |
| Va, mm/s ± SD | 0.53 ± 0.15 | 0.49 ± 0.17 | < 0.001 |
| Q, pl/s ± SD | 153 ± 124 | 154 ± 125 | 0.84 |
| WSR, s−1 ± SD | 162 ± 93 | 145 ± 88 | < 0.001 |
Bold values are statistically significant (p < 0.05).
D diameter, SD standard deviation, Va axial velocity, Q blood volume flow, WSR wall shear rate, MI myocardial infarction.