Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of Patients
| Main cohort 2016–2018 | Historical cohort 2005–2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| No. of patients | 213 | 270 |
| Women, n (%) | 127 (60%) | 170 (63%) |
| Age, y | 61±15 | 60±15 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 27±5 | 26±6 |
| BSA, m2 | 1.9±0.2 | 1.82±0.2 |
| Position of hemodynamic assessments at rest | Supine and upright | Supine |
| Position of hemodynamic assessments during exercise | Upright | Supine |
| Diagnostic groups | ||
| No PH (not classified into any PH‐group) | 31 (15%) | 52 (19%) |
| Exercise PH | 38 (18%) | 68 (25%) |
| Precapillary PH | 120 (56%) | 126 (47%) |
| Postcapillary PH | 24 (11%) | 24 (9%) |
Values are expressed as number (%) or mean±SD. BMI indicates body mass index; BSA, body surface area; and PH, pulmonary hypertension.