Table III.
Blood pressure data of patients separated by BPD diagnosis
| BPD Diagnosis (n= 21) | No BPD Diagnosis (n=38) | p value† | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Pressure data | |||
| CGA at time of PFT (weeks), mean ± SD | 36.3 ± 3.4 | 34.1 ± 3.0 | 0.02 |
| Systolic BP at time of PFT, mean ± SD | 79.5 ± 5.7 | 78.8 ± 9.1 | 0.72 |
| Hypertension diagnosis, % (n) | 24% (5) | 24% (9) | 1.00 |
p-value from t-test with unequal variances or Fisher’s exact test, as appropriate
BPD, bronchopulmonary dysplasia; CGA, corrected gestational age; BP, blood pressure