Relations between plasma concentration of adrenomedullin and haemodynamic variables
| Variable | Correlation coefficient (r) | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Mean pulmonary artery pressure (mm Hg) | 0.648 | 0.001 |
| Left atrial pressure (mm Hg) | 0.547 | 0.01 |
| Mitral valve area (cm2) | 0.432 | 0.05 |
| Total pulmonary resistance (dyne.s.cm−5.m2) | 0.825 | 0.0001 |
| Pulmonary vascular resistance (dyne.s.cm−5.m2) | 0.646 | 0.001 |
| Mean arterial pressure (mm Hg) | 0.091 | NS |
| Atrial natriuretic factor (ng/l) | 0.543 | 0.01 |
| Brain natriuretic peptide (ng/l) | 0.456 | 0.05 |