Characteristics of the individuals studied.

<p>Data for men and women are also shown separately.</p><p>Data are mean (SD); p values were calculated using a Student’s t-test comparing women and men. AIx, augmentation index; BMI, body mass index; cSBP, central systolic pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; HR, heart rate, Pb/Pf, the ratio of forward to backward pressure; SBP, systolic pressure; T₁, the time difference between the foot and the shoulder of the waveform; WRI, wave reflection index.