Table 2.
Comparison of hemodynamic findings and NT-proBNP levels between baseline and follow-up in CTEPH patients
| Baseline mean ± SD or median (IQR) |
Follow-up mean ± SD or median (IQR) |
p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEA | |||
| MeanPAP; mmHg | 43.9 ± 10.6 | 22.3 ± 7.5 | p < 0.001 |
| PVR; WU | 7.1 (5.3–11.8) | 2.5 (1.8–3.5) | p < 0.001 |
| NT-proBNP; ng/L | 1094 (150–2078) | 192 (102–382) | p < 0.001 |
| BPA | |||
| MeanPAP; mmHg | 42.4 ± 9.1 | 31.7 ± 9.6 | p < 0.001 |
| PVR; WU | 7.1 (5.3–11.8) | 3.9 (3.1–5.3) | p < 0.001 |
| NT-proBNP; ng/L | 744 (197–1470) | 121 (70–238) | p < 0.001 |
Values represent as mean ± SD or median (IQR)
Abbreviations: BPA Balloon pulmonary angioplasty, NT-proBNP N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide, meanPAP mean pulmonary artery pressure, PEA pulmonary endarterectomy, PVR pulmonary vascular resistance