Values are mean ± standard deviation. Sample size (n=) is provided for each outcome. PAI - peripheral non-transformed augmentation index; PWV - pulse wave velocity; FMR - functional microvascular reserve; ACh - acetylcholine; AUC - area under the curve; SNP - sodium nitroprusside; HDL-C - high density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C – low density lipoprotein cholesterol; TG -Triglyceride; HOMA – Homeostatic model assessment; IS – Insulin sensitivity; IR – Insulin resistance. |