Table 2 Cardiac parameters, aPWV and blood pressure of Atg7+/+ SM22α-Cre+ (Atg7+/+) and Atg7F/F SM22α-Cre+ (Atg7F/F) mice
| Â | Atg7+/+ | Atg7F/F |
|---|---|---|
Ejection fraction (%) | 76 ± 6 (5) | 78 ± 3 (8) |
Fractional shortening (%) | 45 ± 6 (5) | 46 ± 3 (8) |
LV mass (mg) | 78 ± 6 (5) | 89 ± 13 (8) |
Stroke volume (µL) | 29 ± 3 (5) | 29 ± 3 (8) |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 100 ± 4 (8) | 99 ± 5 (10) |
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 68 ± 4 (8) | 71 ± 5 (10) |
Mean blood pressure (mmHg) | 79 ± 4 (8) | 80 ± 5 (10) |
Pulse pressure (mmHg) | 31 ± 2 (8) | 29 ± 2 (10) |
Pulse wave velocity (m/s) | 2.0 ± 0.3 (6) | 2.0 ± 0.3 (6) |