Parameter | Group | Time point |
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 |  | T0 | T1 | T2 |
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MAP (mmHg) | NTG | 70 ± 2 | 72 ± 3 | 70 ± 2 |
 | NaCl | 75 ± 4 | 73 ± 3 | 72 ± 2 |
RAP (mmHg) | NTG | 13 ± 1* | 12 ± 1 | 11 ± 1 |
 | NaCl | 16 ± 1 | 14 ± 1 | 13 ± 1** |
HR (beats/min) | NTG | 86 ± 3* | 83 ± 3* | 88 ± 3* |
 | NaCl | 74 ± 3 | 71 ± 3 | 75 ± 4 |
- Values are expressed as mean ± standard error. *P < 0.05 NTG versus NaCl (control); **P < 0.05 versus T0 (baseline). HR, heart rate; MAP, mean arterial pressure; NaCl, normal saline (control); NTG, nitroglycerin; RAP, right atrial pressure; T0, baseline; T1, after construction of the gastric tube; T2, after pulling up the gastric tube to the neck.