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Table 3 Cardiovascular parameters in CC responsive and non-responsive patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

From: Brachial-to-ankle pulse wave velocity as an independent prognostic factor for ovulatory response to clomiphene citrate in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

 

CC responders (n = 38)

CC non-responders (n = 24)

P value

No. of patients with hypertension (%)

6 (16)

3 (13)

1.0

Systolic BP (mmHg)

118.5 ± 15.5

121.2 ± 16.1

0.54

Diastolic BP (mmHg)

69.3 ± 14.4

71.0 ± 11.8

0.64

Mean BP (mmHg)

85.7 ± 13.8

87.8 ± 12.9

0.58

baPWV (cm/s)

1113.9 ± 129.9

1249.2 ± 173.4

0.002

  1. CC: clomiphene citrate, baPWV: brachial-to-ankle pulse wave velocity.