Table 4 The main parameters before and after exercise test in SSc and controls
Parameter | SSc (n = 85) | Controls (n = 21) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
HR (1/min) | 84.4 ± 17.3 | 85.3 ± 17.2 | 0.68 |
Max exercise HR (1/min) | 152.8 ± 22.9 | 165.3 ± 11.7 | 0.01 |
Workload (METS) | 8.5 ± 2.66 | 10.91 ± 2.89 | 0.0008 |
HR max (%) | 93.3 ± 13.8 | 96.6 ± 5.3 | 0.5 |
Resting TRPG (mmHg) | 26.9 ± 6.3 | 17.8 ± 4.1 | <0.0001 |
Exercise TRPG (mmHg) | 39.0 ± 11.1 | 22.4 ± 8.4 | <0.0001 |
Δ TRPG (mmHg) | 12.5 ± 8.1 | 7.6 ± 4.5 | 0.02 |