Table 2.
Hemodynamic Measurements Before and 2 Months After LVAD Implantation (N = 16)∗
| Before LVAD Implantation | 2 Months After LVAD Implantation | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean right atrial, mm Hg | 12.5 ± 1.4 | 8.6 ± 1.1 | 0.007 |
| Pulmonary capillary wedge, mm Hg | 25.0 ± 2.4 | 12.0 ± 1.6 | 0.0002 |
| Systolic pulmonary arterial, mm Hg | 53.6 ± 3.8 | 37.5 ± 3.1 | 0.001 |
| Diastolic pulmonary arterial, mm Hg | 28.3 ± 2.3 | 14.7 ± 1.1 | <0.0001 |
| Pulmonary vascular resistance, Woods Units | 4.1 ± 0.6 | 2.8 ± 0.4 | 0.03 |
| Cardiac index, l·m−2·min−1 | 1.9 ± 0.2 | 2.4 ± 0.2 | 0.046 |
Values are mean ± SEM.
LVAD = left ventricular assist device.
∗
Right heart catheterization at 2 months post-implant was not performed in patients that had thrombotic or bleeding complications or difficulties with their anticoagulation management.