Table 2 Baseline haemodynamic parameters
From: Augmentation index assessed by applanation tonometry is elevated in Marfan Syndrome
Control (n = 10) | MFS (n = 10) | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brachial BP, mmHg | 120/68 (12/8) | 114/64 (15/8) | NS | |
Heart rate, bpm | 63 (14) | 59 (11) | NS | |
Mean arterial pressure, mmHg | 84 (10) | 81 (11) | NS | |
Pulse pressure, mmHg | Brachial | 51.5 (8.0) | 49.5 (9.8) | NS |
Carotid | 39.7 (8.5) | 40.0 (9.3) | NS | |
dP/dtMAX, mmHg/s | Radial | 645 (120) | 572 (120) | NS |
Carotid | 772 (229) | 606 (143) | NS | |
Augmentation index, % | Radial | -50.2 (15.6) | -31.4 (14.3) | 0.003 |
Carotid | -23.7 (12.7) | -7.6 (11.2) | 0.004 | |
Aortic pulse wave velocity, m/s | 5.8 (1.2) | 6.6 (1.7) | NS | |