Table 4 Association between changes (Δ) in parameters following exposure to smoking cues during withdrawal (follow up I) and continuous abstinence at follow up II (six weeks after the target quit date)
| Parameters | Δ (smoking cues – rest) | p value for interaction (repeated measures ANOVA) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous abstinence (n = 9) | Relapse (n = 8) | ||
| MSNA burst frequency [bursts/min] | +0.5 ± 2.1 | −1.1 ± 1.6 | 0.554 |
| MSNA burst incidence [bursts/100 heart beats] | +1.4 ± 3.2 | −4.0 ± 2.8 | 0.237 |
| Heart rate [1/min] | −1.1 ± 0.7 | +2.5 ± 1.2 | 0.018 |
| BRS [ms/mmHg] | +9.3 ± 6.6 | −3.8 ± 2.3 | 0.107 |
| SBP [mmHg] | +4.5 ± 2.2 | +1.0 ± 2.9 | 0.342 |
| DBP [mmHg] | +0.4 ± 2.5 | +1.3 ± 2.0 | 0.779 |