Table 3 Examination components and equipment of the CARLA Study
Examination components | Parameters | Instruments |
|---|---|---|
Anthropometry | Body weight, body height, waist- and hip circumference, body mass index | Digital scales (SECA 701), body height measuring system (SECA 220), tape measure |
Blood pressure | Systolic and diastolic blood pressure at the arm and the ankle, heart rate | OMRON HEM-705CP automated oscillometric blood pressure measurement device |
Electrocardiogram | Minnesota-Code (MEANS), HRV parameters, general de- and repolarisation parameters in the ECG (LEADS) | 1. Welch Allyn Cardio Control Diagnostic Medical Workstation, MD Recorder, 600 Hz sampling rate (10-sec/20-min ECG) 2. mtm Multitechmed DMS 300-9 holter ECG recorder, 1024 Hz sampling rate |
Echocardiogram | Measures of systolic and diastolic function, heart valves, ventricular dimensions | GE Vivid Five/System Five with FPA 2.5 MHz probe |