Skip to main content

Table 2 Distribution of patients with COPD by lung function.

From: Morbidity associated with systemic corticosteroid preparation for coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a case control study

 

LV Dysfunction

FEV1

Mild LV dysfunction (LVEF>35%)

Moderate to severe LV dysfunction (LVEF<34%)

 

Diprospan group

Placebo group

Diprospan group

Placebo group

50–70%

22

23

4

4

35–49%

2

2

1

1

< 34%

1

0

0

0

  1. The classification is according to the ATS guidelines [10].
  2. FEV1 = Forced expiratory volume at one second
  3. LV = Left ventricular
  4. LVEF = Left ventricular ejection fraction