Table 2.
Ultrasound parameters at baseline
| Ultrasound findings | VEXUS 0 | VEXUS > 1 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| LV systolic function | |||
| Normal (n) | 26 | 0 | 0.0001 |
| Abnormal (n) | 2 | 5 | |
| LVOT VTi (cm), mean | 17.1 (1.3) | 14.4 (0.9) | < 0.0001 |
| RV S’ (cm/s), mean (SD) | 10.7 (0.8) | 8.2 (0.4) | < 0.0001 |
| TAPSE (cm), mean (SD) | 1.7 (0.1) | 1.4 (0.1) | 0.0002 |
| RV systolic function | |||
| Normal (n) | 27 | 0 | 0.0001 |
| Abnormal (n) | 1 | 5 | |
| Lung ultrasound | |||
| Normal (n) (%) | 27 (%) | 3 | 0.0001 |
| Abnormal (n) | 1 | 2 | |
| VEXUS Grade (n) | |||
| 0 | 28 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 5 |