Baseline and acute haemodynamic data at two hours after receiving metoprolol 6.25 mg for 13 patients entering the haemodynamic study
| Haemodynamic measurement | Baseline | Acute peak | p value1-150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart rate (beats/min) | 93 (10.7) | 92 (11.4) | NS |
| Mean arterial pressure (mm Hg) | 82 (12.6) | 83 (9.8) | NS |
| Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (mm Hg) | 29 (5.8) | 30 (5.2) | NS |
| Right atrial pressure (mm Hg) | 11 (5.1) | 12 (4.9) | NS |
| Cardiac index (l/min/m2) | 2.2 (0.35) | 1.9 (0.37) | 0.0009 |
| Systemic vascular resistance (dyn.s.cm−5) | 1367 (340) | 1580 (328) | 0.0019 |
| Stroke volume index (ml/m2) | 23.6 (4.87) | 20.5 (4.16) | 0.0011 |
| Stroke work index (g.m/m2) | 16.9 (5.1) | 15.1 (5.05) | 0.0234 |
Values are expressed as mean (SD).
↵1-150 Significant difference within each haemodynamic parameter from trough to peak, with analysis of variance correction for repeated measures.