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Table 2 Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), mean ± SD, n = 36

From: Respiratory muscle strength is not decreased in patients undergoing cardiac surgery

 

Preoperative

Two months follow-up

p-values

cmH2O

cmH2O

(% predicted)

(% predicted)

MIP

78 ± 24

73 ± 22

0.19

(87 % ± 25 %)

(81 % ± 23 %)

MEP

122 ± 33

115 ± 38

0.18

(108 % ± 28 %)

(101 % ± 30 %)