Table 1

Haemodynamic and weight data

Heart failure (n = 8)Control (n = 6)p Value
LVEDP (mm Hg)20.4 (2.4)5.2 (0.5)< 0.001
dP/dT (mm Hg/s)7211 (492)11333 (551)< 0.001
Soleus weight (mg)156 (5)178 (3)0.006
Soleus/body weight (mg/g)0.55 (0.02)0.66 (0.01)< 0.001
  • Values are mean (SEM).

  • LVEDP, left ventricular end diastolic pressure.