Research Article
Novel Application of a Multiscale Entropy Index as a Sensitive Tool for Detecting Subtle Vascular Abnormalities in the Aged and Diabetic
Table 1
Comparison of demographic, anthropometric, hemodynamic and biochemical parameters, MEI, and DI between healthy young subjects (Group 1), healthy middle-aged or elderly subjects (Group 2), well-controlled diabetic subjects (Group 3) and poorly controlled diabetic subjects (Group 4).
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Value are expressed as mean ± SD. BMI: body mass index; SBP: systolic blood pressure; DBP: diastolic blood pressure; HbA1c: glycosylated hemoglobin; HDL: high density lipoprotein; LDL: low density lipoprotein; MEISS: Multiscale Entropy Index with Small Scale; MEILS: Multiscale Entropy Index with Large Scale; DI: Dilatation Index. : Group 1 versus Group 2, : Group 2 versus Group 3, : Group 3 versus Group 4. : Group 1 versus Group 2, : Group 2 versus Group 3, : Group 3 versus Group 4. |