Table 3. Drop in LVEF based on biomarkers measurements.
No drop in LVEF | Drop in LVEF ≥10% | P value | |
---|---|---|---|
N = 148 | N = 26 | ||
Galectin 3 ng/ml | 0.85 | ||
Baseline | 6.3 (5.2, 10.0) | 6.3 (5.0, 8.8) | |
12 weeks | 12.4 (9.8, 16.1) | 11.0 (9.8, 14.2) | |
24 weeks | 10.3 (7.6, 12.8) | 10.4 (8.5, 12.6) | |
Myeloperoxidase ng/ml | 0.85 | ||
Baseline | 13.2 (7.5, 26.0) | 13.3 (10.8, 18.7) | |
12 weeks | 18.1 (12.3, 39.1) | 14.1 (10.4, 25.5) | |
24 weeks | 20.5 (10.5, 37.8) | 16.3 (10.3, 35.6) |
Abbreviation: LVEF: Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction.