The HW, BW and HW/BW values of the rats in the respective group
| Groups | Number | BW (g) | HW (mg) | HW/BW (10–3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 9 | 390.00 ± 2.58 | 1090.00 ± 93.63 | 2.79 ± 0.17 |
| DC | 7 | 236.25 ± 19.70 | 810.50 ± 47.50 | 3.48 ± 0.09 |
| DC + SO2 | 8 | 285.83 ± 24.13 | 914.67 ± 85.39 | 3.20 ± 0.11 |
| SO2 | 9 | 400.00 ± 25.49 | 1017.20 ± 45.26 | 2.55 ± 0.09 |
Values are presented as mean ± SD. LVFS, left ventricular fractional shortening; SO2, sulfur dioxide; DC, diabetic cardiomyopathy; BW, body weight; HW, heart weight. *p < 0.05