Table 1 Subject characteristics
From: Augmentation index assessed by applanation tonometry is elevated in Marfan Syndrome
Control (n = 10) | MFS (n = 10) | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age, years | 26.9 (7.2) | 26.4 (11.6) | NS | |
Male, n | 7 (70%) | 7 (70%) | NS | |
Smokers, n | 3 (30%) | 1 (9%) | NS | |
Height, cm | 187.1 (9.7) | 188.9 (10.2) | NS | |
BMI, kg/m2 | 24.0 (3.9) | 22.1 (3.7) | NS | |
Aortic root size, mm | SV | 30.7 (3.6) | 41.8 (4.2) | <0.0001 |
STJ | 30.7 (4.3) | 39.7 (6.1) | <0.001 | |
Aortic root (BSA adjusted) | SV | 14.7 (0.6) | 20.7 (2.5) | <0.0001 |
STJ | 14.7 (1.0) | 19.7 (3.4) | <0.001 |