|  | baPWV at baseline | 3-year changes of baPWV†| ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Variable at baseline | n | Mean | ± SD | Adjusted mean ± SE | p value | Trend test p value | |
MetS | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | 0.001 | - |
   No | 950 | 1518.5 | ± 373.6 | -9.5 | ± 7.4 |  |  |
   Yes | 568 | 1780.1 | ± 396.6 | 31.1 | ± 9.7 |  |  |
Number of MetS components | Â | Â | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | |||
0 | 221 | 1342.2 | ± 203.0 | -37.2 | ± 15.7 |  |  |
1 | 354 | 1499.6 | ± 380.6 | -16.2 | ± 12.1 |  |  |
2 | 375 | 1640.3 | ± 399.5 | 10.8 | ± 11.6 |  |  |
≥ 3 | 568 | 1780.1 | ± 396.6 | 32.6 | ± 9.8 |  |  |