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Table 1

From: Continuous L-arginine infusion does not deteriorate the haemodynamic condition in patients with severe sepsis

 

Baseline

0.6

1.2

1.8

P

Plasma arginine (μM)

49 ± 2

86 ± 5

136 ± 7

192 ± 9

<0.01

MAP (mmHg)

75 ± 7

80 ± 6

79 ± 4

80 ± 4

 

HR (beats/min)

101 ± 6

101 ± 7

96 ± 6

95 ± 6

<0.05

Stroke volume (ml/beat)

78 ± 3

81 ± 3

83 ± 5

88 ± 4

<0.05