Variables | MS Group (n = 12) | Controls (n = 12) | P-value |
---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 35 | 38 | NS |
28-46 | 26-47 | ||
Gender (f/m) | 6/6 | 6/6 | NS |
Race | 7 AA, 5 C | 6 AA, 6 C | NS |
Systolic BP (mm Hg) | 132 | 111 | <0.0001 |
(130-144) | (100-126) | ||
Diastolic BP (mm Hg) | 91 | 74 | <0.0001 |
(86-94) | (64-82) | ||
Heart Rate (bpm) | 77 | 71 | <0.005 |
(72-84) | (60-80) | ||
BMI (kg/m2) | 34.1 ± 1.9 | 22.7 ± 0.5 | <0.0001 |
Waist Circumference (cm) | 106 ± 4 | 78 ± 3 | <0.0001 |
Total-cholesterol (mg/dL) | 229 ± 6 | 173 ± 7 | <0.0001 |
HDL-cholesterol (mg/dL) | 47 ± 3 | 61 ± 5 | <0.05 |
LDL-cholesterol (mg/dL) | 152 ± 5 | 95 ± 6 | <0.0001 |
VLDL-cholesterol (mg/dL) | 29 ± 4 | 16 ± 1 | <0.01 |
Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 171 ± 30 | 81 ± 6 | 0.01 |
Glucose (mg/dL) | 90 ± 3 | 83 ± 3 | 0.08 |
Insulin (UI/L) | 12.5 ± 1. | 6.5 ± 0.9 | 0.01 |
Sodium (mmol/L) | 139.3 ± 0.7 | 142.0 ± 0.7 | 0.01 |
Potassium (mmol/L) | 4.34 ± 0.15 | 4.32 ± 0.08 | NS |