Pearson correlation coefficients showing relation between clinical and echocardiographic variables, insulin sensitivity, and markers of inflammation
| HOMA index | CRP | IL-6 | TNF-αSRII | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *p<0.05; **p<0.01. | ||||
| Age | −0.15 | 0.06 | 0.15 | 0.43** |
| BMI | 0.32* | 0.001 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
| Waist circumference | 0.21 | 0.14 | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| Waist to hip ratio | 0.12 | 0.27* | 0.31** | 0.16 |
| Ejection fraction | 0.04 | −0.26* | −0.32** | −0.24* |
| E:A ratio | −0.10 | 0.23 | 0.22 | 0.018 |
| Deceleration time | 0.07 | −0.24* | −0.17 | −0.01 |
| LV mass index | 0.25* | 0.06 | 0.23* | 0.43** |
| Left atrial diameter | 0.23* | −0.01 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| 6 minute walk test | −0.06 | −0.21 | −0.35** | −0.54** |