Table 2.
Comparison of the exercise test-related variables before and after EECP*
| Pre EECP | Post EECP | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ejection fraction (%) | 42.65±11.82 | 44.26±11.86 | < 0.001 |
| Exercise duration (min) | 6.48±2.76 | 9.20±2.71 | < 0.001 |
| Resting heart rate (bpm) | 77.09±13.68 | 76.91±17.96 | 0.934 |
| Peak exercise heart rate (bpm) | 103.68±15.36 | 106.50±14.39 | 0.322 |
| Heart rate 1 minute after exercise (bpm) | 95.21±13.55 | 95.85±14.01 | 0.773 |
| Heart rate 2 minutes after exercise (bpm) | 83.26±15.11 | 83.79±16.35 | 0.818 |
| Maximum workload (METS) | 4.44±1.28 | 5.65±1.77 | < 0.001 |
| Heart rate recovery (bpm) | |||
| First minute | 6.5 (0.75-16) | 8.5 (5.75-18.25) | 0.109 |
| Second minute | 20 (9.75-30.5) | 23 (13-33.5) | 0.400 |
| Resting systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 125.59±22.32 | 116.26±14.93 | 0.013 |
| Maximum systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 134.56±19.75 | 133.53±19.09 | 0.734 |
EECP, Enhanced external counterpulsation
*
Data are presented as mean±SD or median (25th and 75th percentiles).