Table 5. Comparison of NT-proBNP between the improved and non-improved groups.

NT-proBNP (pg/mL)*	Total	Improved (n=21)	Non-improved (n=9)	p
Pre	73.5 (55–121)	65 (35–110)	87 (82–211)	0.0087
Post	85 (35–195)	81 (31–85)	195 (131–305)	0.0004
p value	0.0071	0.4527	<0.0001

^*Reference range=0-88 pg/mL. NT-proBNP: N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide