Table 2.
Comparison of hemodynamic and echocardiographical data in hypotension due to blood losses (16 sets of measurements in 5 patients).
| Parameter | Data before hypotension | Data during hypotension | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR (bpm) | 71.7 ± 9.4 | 74 ± 11.8 | ns |
| CVP (mmHg) | 6.7 ± 1.9 | 5.2 ± 2.2 | 0.01 |
| LA area (cm2) | 9.1 ± 3.5 | 5.4 ± 2.2 | 0.001 |
| LA dimension (mm) | 28.5 ± 4.7 | 22.8 ± 4.3 | 0.001 |
| RA area (cm2) | 15.1 ± 2.4 | 13.8 ± 2.6 | 0.01 |
| Mitral E/A | 0.73 ± 0.33 | 0.76 ± 0.34 | ns |
| PiCCO CO (mL/min) | 4322 ± 452 | 3921 ± 404 | 0.001 |
| TOE CO (L/min) | 4571 ± 472 | 3622 ± 463 | <0.001 |
| MAPSE (mm) | 16.2 ± 0.9 | 16.1 ± 1.3 | ns |
HR: heart rate, bpm: best per minute, CVP: central venous pressure, LA: left atrium, RA: right atrium, TOE: transoesophageal echocardiography, MAPSE: mitral annulus systolic excursion, cm2: squared centimetres, mm: millimeters, and mL/min: mililiters per minute.