Research Article

Preserved Expression of Skin Neurotrophic Factors in Advanced Diabetic Neuropathy Does Not Lead to Neural Regeneration despite Pancreas and Kidney Transplantation

Table 4

Results of autonomic tests.

GroupHCDMTx1Tx2
1st exam.2nd exam.

I-E difference(beats/min)18.8 (8.1–33.9)20.4 (6.4–29.3)3.1 (0.9–9.9)/xxx4.4 (0.8–14.9)4.9 (2.9–7.8)/x
Valsalva ratio1.7 (1.3–2.1)1.7 (1.1–2.6)1.2 (1.1–1.6)1.3 (1.1–1.6)1.2 (1.1–1.2)
30 : 15 ratio1.13 (0.9–1.14)1.12 (0.9–1.4)0.98 (0.9–1.1)/x0.99 (0.9–1.1)0.97 (0.96–1)
Δ sBP(mmHg)1 (−14–12)3 (−10–17)37 (2–69)/xx18 (4–66)40 (26–59)/xx

Data are given as medians and range (in parentheses). versus HC ; versus HC ; versus HC ; x versus DM ; xx versus DM .