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Initial Brachial Artery Measurements in Both Study Groups at Baseline and at Peak Hyperemia
| statin group (n=30) | placebo group (n=30) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brachial artery diameter | |||
| Baseline, mm | 4.03±0.64 | 3.89±0.66 | .661 |
| Hyperemic, mm | 4.43±0.68 | 4.39±0.73 | .902 |
| Percent increase, % | 7.7 | 13.2 | .095 |
| Brachial artery flow velocity | |||
| Baseline, cm/s | 66.7±23.2 | 62.8±26.4 | .734 |
| Hyperemic, cm/s | 71.5±29.2 | 69.4±27.2 | .670 |
| Percent increase, % | 12.2 | 7.5 | .367 |
Continuous variables are presented as mean ± standard deviation.
