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Table 2 Metabolic and haemodynamic measures at rest and peak exercise (n = 42)

From: Haemodynamic determinants of quality of life in chronic heart failure

Parameter

Rest

Peak exercise

Oxygen consumption (ml/kg/min)

4.1 ± 1.2

14.1 ± 4.7

Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)

109 ± 19

133.6 ± 32.6

Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)

69 ± 10

74.4 ± 13.2

Mean arterial blood pressure (mmHg)

83 ± 12

88 ± 22

Stroke volume (ml/beat)

87 ± 23

127 ± 35

Cardiac output (l/min)

6.0 ± 1.3

13.9 ± 3.6

Cardiac power output (watts)

 1.1 ± 0.3

2.9 ± 0.8

Heart rate (beats/min)

70 ± 9

106 ± 21

Arteriovenous oxygen difference (ml/100 ml)

6.4 ± 2.7

9.2 ± 3.3