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Arterial blood gas profile at rest and during exercise in 85 patients with or without pulmonary hypertension
| No PH (n=73) | PH (n=12) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PaO2 (mmHg) | 76±8 | 65±14 | 0.020 |
| PaO2 exercise (mmHg) | 74±12 | 54±11 | 0.001 |
| PaCO2 (mmHg) | 38±4 | 44±6 | 0.006 |
| PaCO2 exercise (mmHg) | 41±8 | 47±6 | 0.004 |
Note: Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation.
Abbreviations: PaCO2, partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide; PaO2, partial pressure of arterial oxygen; PH, pulmonary hypertension.
