Table 2

Haemodynamic variables before and after thromboendarterectomy

Variable Before surgery After surgery
mPAP (mm Hg)44 (10)19 (6)2-150
sPAP (mm Hg)81 (17)32 (10)2-150
PVR (dynes.s.cm–5)916 (335)212 (141)2-150
CO (l/min)3.3 (0.7)4.6 (1.4)2-150
PCWP (mm Hg)8 (3)8 (6)
RAP (mm Hg)6 (6)4 (4)
  • Values are mean (SD).

  • 2-150 p < 0.05 v before surgery.

  • CO, cardiac output; mPAP, mean pulmonary arterial pressure; PCWP, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure; PVR, pulmonary vascular resistance; RAP, mean right atrial pressure; sPAP, systolic pulmonary arterial pressure.