Table 5.
Differences in CCS class, 6MWT and QoL WHO-5 in ECP and sham group, before and after intervention.
| Variable | ECP (n = 25) | Sham (n = 25) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| a, bΔ CCS Class | −1 (−2 to 0) | −1 (−2 to −1) | NS |
| a, bΔ 6MWT (m) | 41 (−58 to +330) | 19 (−55 to +190) | NS |
| a, bΔ QoL WHO-5 | 8 (0 to +32) | 4 (−6 to +28) | NS |
| a, cΔ EF (%) | 1.3 (±14) | −0.32 (±11) | NS |
Δ, delta or change; ECP, external counter pulsation; CCS, Canadian Cardiovascular Society; 6MWT, 6-min walk test; QoL, quality of life; WHO, World Health Organization.
a
Normality test by Shapiro-Wilk test.
b
Mean difference analysis was performed by Mann-Whitney test.
c
Mean difference analysis was performed by Independent-t-test.
*
NS: Not Significant.