Table 5.
Correlations among plasma levels of Ang1, Ang2, and VEGF in VHD patients.
| Variables | Ang1 | Ang2 | VEGF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ang1 | |||
| Pearson’s correlation coefficient | 1.000 | ||
| P-value | -- | ||
| Ang2 | |||
| Pearson’s correlation coefficient | -0.317 | 1.000 | |
| P-value | 0.034 | -- | |
| VEGF | |||
| Pearson’s correlation coefficient | 0.359 | 0.177 | 1.000 |
| P-value | 0.019 | 0.285 | -- |
Correlations between Ang1, Ang2, and VEGF expression levels were assessed with the parametric Pearson’s rank correlation test. P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant Ang=angiopoietin; VEGF=vascular endothelial growth factor; VHD=valvular heart disease