Table 1
From: Aortic pulse wave velocity in obesity as assessed by magnetic resonance imaging
Control (n = 18) | Obese (n = 50) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
PWV: Aortic Arch (m/s) | 9.80 ± 8.26 | 9.86 ± 6.26 | 0.34 |
PWV: Descending Aorta (m/s) | 4.34 ± 0.82 | 5.52 ± 6.12 | 0.25 |
PWV: Ascending Aorta to Abdominal Aorta (m/s) | 5.0 ± 0.6 | 5.7 ± 1.5 | 0.02 |
Obese Pre Weight Loss (N = 28) | Obese Post Weight Loss (N = 28) | p value | |
PWV: Aortic Arch (m/s) | 10.3 ± 7.2 | 10.1 ± 7.7 | 0.92 |
PWV: Descending Aorta (m/s) | 6.2 ± 8.3 | 4.3 ± 1.4 | 0.25 |
PWV: Ascending Aorta to Abdominal Aorta (m/s) | 5.8 ± 2.0 | 5.0 ± 1.0 | 0.03 |