Arterial stiffness in patients with scleroderma
| SS with RLD (n=17) | SS without RLD (n=10) | Controls (n=28) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIxB, % | –3.43±32.56* | –10.13±29.06 | –24,76±30.15 |
| AIxAo, % | 31.11±13.80* | 28.28±12.32 | 19,41±13.52 |
| PWV, m/s | 10.08±2.94* | 9.25±2.03 | 8,44±2.44 |
| Index AIxAo/AIxB | 1.97±3.14*** | 1.40±2.56** | –1.53±2.47 |
| Index PWV/AIxB | 0.48±0.83*** | 0.35±0.77*** | –0.55±0.64 |
| Systolic BP | –0.24±8.26* | –2.51±7.98 | –7.53±7.25 |
| Index CP | 99.30±6.61* | 97.96±5.95 | 93.96±5.33 |
*p<0.05, **p<0.01, *** p<0.001 with controls. Index CP = (SBPao/brachial systolic BP) × 100.