Table 2 Changes (Δ) of parameters at rest between baseline and acute smoking withdrawal (follow up I)
| Parameters | Δ (follow up I - baseline) | p value for interaction (repeated measures ANOVA) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placebo | Varenicline | ||
| MSNA burst frequency [bursts/min] | −6.3 ± 2.4* | −2.7 ± 2.4 | 0.308 |
| MSNA burst incidence [bursts/100 heart beats] | −3.0 ± 3.3 | −3.9 ± 5.0 | 0.886 |
| Heart rate [1/min] | −6.9 ± 2.6* | −0.5 ± 2.1 | 0.078 |
| BRS [ms/mmHg] | +6.6 ± 3.4 | −2.3 ± 2.9 | 0.086 |
| SBP [mmHg] | −8.4 ± 3.4* | −3.4 ± 2.5 | 0.277 |
| DBP [mmHg] | −3.4 ± 2.3 | +0.4 ± 3.3 | 0.333 |