Table 3
Changes in baPWV. Data are expressed as means (± standard deviation).
First Examination (cm·second
-1
)
Second Examination (cm·second
-1
)
(early second trimester)
(after delivery)
Exercise group (n=17)
Right side
1122.7 ± 98.9
1137.2 (92.7)
Left side
1122.7 ± 104.9
1154.8 (87.6)
Average
1122.7 ± 100.2
1145.9 (88.1)
Control group (n=81)
Right side
1114.3 ± 92.1
1158.5 (113.4)
**
Left side
1119.1 ± 89.9
1161.9 (110.4)
**
Average
1116.7 ± 87.9
1160.2 (109.1)
**
** p < 0.01 for the difference between the first and second examination.