Table 2 Clinical evaluation of CAN at the beginning of exercise training
Valsalva manoeuvreBeat-to-beat variability of inspiration–expirationBeat-to-beat variability from sitting to standingBlood pressure response from sitting to standing (mm Hg)
Abnormal (n)1012110
Group A*1.22 (0.15)†10.32 (2.86)†1.04 (0.06)†11.53 (3.84)
Group B*1.40 (0.12)14.57 (5.58)1.09 (0.05)9.77 (3.36)

  • *Values given are the mean (SD).

  • †p<0.05 group A versus B.