Table 3 Pre- and post-operative LVEF and cardiac output
From: Effect of morphine-induced postconditioning in corrections of tetralogy of fallot
Postconditioning (n=44) | Control (n=45) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
LVEF | |||
Baseline data | 0.62±0.17 | 0.64±0.15 | 0.5575 |
Postoperative first day | 0.57±0.15 | 0.51±0.13 | 0.0467 |
Before discharge | 0.63±0.18 | 0.60±0.16 | 0.4080 |
Cardiac output (L/min) | |||
Baseline data | 0.94±0.21 | 0.97±0.24 | 0.5323 |
Postoperative first day | 1.39±0.25 | 1.24±0.21 | 0.0029 |
Before discharge | 1.55±0.31 | 1.47±0.28 | 0.2046 |