Table 2 Differences in aortic pulse wave velocity and other haemodynamics measures in 54 COPD subjects who completed PR
From: Pulmonary rehabilitation, physical activity and aortic stiffness in COPD
Haemodynamic measurement | Baseline | After PR | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Aortic pulse wave velocity (m/s) | 11.34 ± 2.33 | 11.14 ± 2.58 | 0.34 |
Systolic pressure (mmHg) | 139.91 ± 19.04 | 135.84 ± 14.51 | 0.09 |
Diastolic pressure (mmHg) | 80.38 ± 14.13 | 78.91 ± 10.914 | 0.39 |
Mean arterial pressure (mmHg) | 100.19 ± 12.98 | 96.07 ± 16.75 | 0.09 |
Pulse pressure (mmHg) | 76.94 ± 16.91 | 78.15 ± 12.31 | 0.62 |