Table 2.
Post-pulse impedance levels within each electrode sector
| Mean (ohms) | Median (ohms) | Range (ohms) | Final % change | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGET 100 (n = 40) | |||||
| Initial | 2,010 | 1,838 | 1,126–3,458 | – | – |
| Final | 1,688 | 1,594 | 1,533–2,875 | 84.9 ± 0.52 | – |
| HIGET 150 (n = 40) | |||||
| Initial | 1,802 | 1,636 | 803–5,024 | – | – |
| Final | 1,332 | 1,208 | 662–1,332 | 75.0 ± 0.05 | p = 0.002 |
| HIGET 200 (n = 32) | |||||
| Initial | 1,702 | 1,469 | 1,022–3,958 | – | – |
| Final | 1,262 | 1,177 | 842–2,462 | 76.6 ± 0.14 | p = 0.025 |
| HIGET 250 (n = 36) | |||||
| Initial | 2,686 | 1,898 | 966–10,619 | – | – |
| Final | 1,819 | 1,322 | 923–6,045 | 74.3 ± 0.16 | p < 0.001 |
| HIGET 325 (n = 36) | |||||
| Initial | 2,043 | 1,893 | 896–3,684 | – | – |
| Final | 1,387 | 1,300 | 815–2,266 | 71.2 ± 0.14 | p < 0.001 |
Final percentage impedance based on paired values. Percentage data are presented as mean ± standard deviation analyzed by a one-way ANOVA followed by a Tukey-Kramer post-test with respect to HIGET 100. HIGET, heat and impedance gene electrotransfer.