Table 5

Hemodynamic changes with ANP (n = 2)

Reflexes IntactPaced at 140Autonomic Blockade
bpm
Heart rate (bpm)−9  ± 203  ± 2
LV end-systolic pressure (mm Hg)−11  ± 2−12  ± 6−10  ± 4
Time constant of relaxation (ms)−1.2  ± 2.1−1.6  ± 1.2−1.8  ± 1.0
EES (mm Hg/ml)−1.6  ± 0.4−1.2  ± 0.2−1.5  ± 0.5
dE/dtmax (mm Hg/s)−10.5  ± 4.2−31.5  ± 5.8−6.3  ± 2.3
MSW (mm Hg)−8.3  ± 1.6−10.3  ± 4.7−8.5  ± 3.8