Pulmonary haemodynamics in the two study groups
| No PPHTN | PPHTN | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SEM). | ||
| PPHTN, portopulmonary hypertension; PVR, pulmonary vascular resistance; PAP, pulmonary artery pressure; PCWP, pulmonary capillary wedged pressure. | ||
| ***p<0.001, PPHTN versus no PPHTN. | ||
| n | 52 | 10 |
| Mean PAP (mm Hg) (normal <25) | 18.2 (0.8) | 30.1 (1.6)*** |
| PVR (dyn×s/cm5) (normal <120) | 90 (9) (n=39) | 249 (60)*** |
| Mean systolic PAP (mm Hg) (normal 15–30) | 25.5 (1.0) | 38.4 (3.1)*** |
| Mean diastolic PAP (mm Hg) (normal 5–13) | 12.1 (0.7) | 21.4 (2.5)*** |
| PCWP (mm Hg) (normal <15) | 5.0 (0.7) | 10.2 (1.0)*** |