| Control (n = 8) | Diabetic (n = 12) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Internal diameter, diastole (mm) | 3.4 ± 0.1 | 3.6 ± 0.1 | NS |
Internal diameter, systole (mm) | 1.8 ± 0.1 | 2.4 ± 0.1 | < 0.001 |
Wall thickness, diastole (mm) | 1.01 ± 0.05 | 0.85 ± 0.03 | < 0.01 |
Wall thickness, systole (mm) | 1.51 ± 0.06 | 1.19 ± 0.05 | < 0.001 |