Table 3.
The Lymph Flow Assessment at Rest
| Group 1 (n = 20) | Group 2 (n = 7) | Group 3 (n = 10) | P Valuea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lymph flow at restb | 13 (65) | 1 (14) | 1 (10) | 0.021 |
| Distance lymph reached after 10 min, cm | 48.5 (10-78.5) | 7.0 (5.0-10.0) | 5.0 (0.0-8.0) | 0.018 |
| Patients with lymph flow reaching | ||||
| Ankle | 20 (100) | 3 (43) | 5 (50) | 0.002 |
| Mid-calf | 14 (70) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.002 |
| Knee | 13 (65) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.006 |
| Mid-thigh | 12 (60) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.008 |
| Groin | 12 (60) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.008 |
| Time needed to reach, sc | ||||
| Ankle | 85 (45-225) | 120 (101-135) | 120 (100-120) | 0.39 |
| Mid-calf | 162 (120-330) | NA | NA | |
| Knee | 300 (180-420) | NA | NA | |
| Mid-thigh | 450 (270-595) | NA | NA | |
| Groin | 570 (450-775) | NA | NA |
Values are n (%) or median (Q1-Q3).
AHF = acute heart failure; CHF = chronic heart failure.
a
P value for comparison between CHF and AHF.
b
Defined as lymph flow beyond the ankle within 10 min or less.
c
The median time is presented only in patients in whom the flow reached the predefined point.