Table 3

Haemodynamic variables of patients with early mortality (within 31 days after PEA), at baseline and immediately postoperative

BaselineImmediately postoperative
PVR (dynes.s.cm−5)1090 ± 502821±254
CPA (mL/mm Hg)0.92 ± 0.31.5±1.5
SV (mL)44.6±16.740.6±27
  • The data are presented as means±SDs.

  • CPA, pulmonary arterial compliance; PEA, pulmonary endarterectomy; PVR, pulmonary vascular resistance; SV, stroke volume.