Baseline characteristics of the two patient groups
| Normal LV (n=10) | Depressed LV (n=14) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD) or n. | |||
| LV, left ventricle. | |||
| Age (years) | 56 (14) | 61 (6) | NS |
| Sex (male/female) | 8/2 | 11/3 | NS |
| Ejection fraction (%) | 69 (3) | 28 (8) | 0.0001 |
| Noradrenaline (pg/ml) | 408 (165) | 474 (113) | NS |
| Adrenaline (pg/ml) | 92 (26) | 130 (77) | NS |