Table 2 Comparison of subgroups with heart failure and with no heart failure as defined by N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide level (NT-proBNP)
Variables (mean ± SD) | NT-proBNP < 400 pmol/l (n = 41) | NT-proBNP ≥ 400 pmol/l (n = 20) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
EF at 24–48 h (%) | 48.1 ± 7.8 | 31.3 ± 11.9 | <0.01 |
Urine NGAL at admission (ng/ml) | 14.8 ± 19.2 | 45.0 ± 65.2 | <0.01 |
Urine NGAL at 12 h (ng/ml) | 15.5 ± 18.3 | 53.8 ± 63.6 | <0.01 |
Troponin I at admission (μg/l) | 7.2 ± 13.0 | 22.5 ± 28.7 | <0.01 |
Creatinine at 24 h (μmol/l) | 83.7 ± 28.9 | 134.0 ± 79.9 | <0.01 |
CRP at 24 h (mg/l) | 21.3 ± 23.3 | 59.5 ± 74.9 | <0.01 |
Leucocytes at 24 h (1 × 1012/l) | 10.1 ± 3.0 | 12.6 ± 5.1 | <0.01 |
Amount of contrast material (ml) | 142.0 ± 67.3 | 160.3 ± 69.6 | NS |