Table 1 Characteristics of Subjects at enrollment*
Characteristics | Placebo (n = 7) | Epoprostenol (n = 7) |
|---|---|---|
Male gender | 4 (57) | 4 (57) |
Age, yr | 54.4 (19.9) | 55.3 (18.2) |
Weight, kg | 78.9 (11.2) | 74.0 (9.7) |
RVED, cm | 4.1 (0.84) | 4.1 (0.83) |
Systolic PAP, mmHg | 47 (10.6) | 57 (13.9) |
Right ventricle free wall diameter, mm | 6.1 (0.7) | 5.9 (0.9) |
NT-proBNP, pg/ml | 1467 (39-8549) | 3885 (270-12339) |
Troponin T, ng/ml | 0.01 (0.01-0.13) | 0.03 (0.01-0.12) |
PaO2, mmHg | 85 (14) | 74 (12) |