Table 2. Arterial elasticity indices for sedentary and recreationally active women. Data are means (±SD) adjusted for body mass index.
Activity Level LAEI
(ml/mmHg x100)
SAEI
(ml/mmHg x100)
Sedentary (n = 18) 14.5 (1.0) 5.5 (.5)
Rec. Act. (n = 25) 14.9 (.9) 6.4 (.4)
Abbreviations: LAEI= Large artery elasticity index, SAEI = Small artery elasticity index, Rec. Act. = Recreationally active.