Table 1 Demographic data and patient characteristics. Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation, median (quartiles), and frequency (%)
Hypotensive group (n = 23) | Stable Group (n = 13) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 49 ± 13 | 55 ± 9 | 0.15 |
Male gender | 20 (87%) | 8 (62%) | 0.1 |
APACHE II | 26 ± 6 | 21 ± 6 | 0.02 |
Diabetes | 12(52%) | 10(77%) | 0.18 |
Chronic hypertension | 16(70%) | 10(77%) | 0.72 |
Ischemic heart disease | 3(13%) | 3(23%) | 0.4 |
Chronic liver disease | 2(9%) | 3(23%) | 0.3 |
Pulmonary edema | 1(4%) | 5(39%) | 0.02 |
Fluid removed during session | 1615 ± 650 | 1543 ± 562 | 0.73 |
Baseline SBP (mmHg) | 120(113,127) | 148(122,155) | 0.001 |
Baseline heart rate (bpm) | 96 ± 18 | 92 ± 15 | 0.51 |
Baseline CVP (cmH2O) | 16 ± 6 | 15 ± 5 | 0.55 |
Baseline cardiac output (L/minute) | 9.3 ± 3 | 9.7 ± 2.4 | 0.67 |
Baseline systemic vascular resistance (dynes.sec.cm− 5) | 806(686,1252) | 729(631,980) | 0.149 |