Table 3

Change in left ventricular size and systolic function between weeks 0 and 12

MetoprololCeliprololPlacebo
0 12 0 12 0 12
LVEF (%)26.9 (3.1)31 (3.4)3-150 30.2 (2.7)36.7 (3.8)33.1 (4)29 (2.8)3-150
FS (%)14.4 (1.3)17 (1.3)15 (1.1)17.8 (1.5)18 (1.5)19 (2.2)
LVEDD (cm)7.2 (0.3)7.2 (0.2)6.9 (0.3)6.7 (0.3)6.7 (0.2)6.8 (0.2)
  • Values are mean (SEM).

  • 3-150 p < 0.05.

  • FS, fractional shortening; LVEDD, left ventricular end diastolic dimension; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction.