| Group 1 (n = 20) | Group 2 (n = 20) | P-value |
Age | 62.40 ± 11.29 | 58.80 ± 10.32 | 0.299 |
Gender (Male) | 9 (45%) | 15 (75%) | 0.053 |
Past History |
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Previous HF | 18 (90%) | 19 (95%) | 1 |
Prior HF Hospitalization | 11 (55%) | 12 (60%) | 0.749 |
Hypertension | 14 (70%) | 15 (75%) | 0.723 |
D.M | 15 (75%) | 12 (60%) | 0.311 |
AF | 6 (30%) | 3 (15%) | 0.451 |
Renal disease | 8 (40%) | 7 (35%) | 0.744 |
COPD | 2 (10%) | 4 (20%) | 0.661 |
IHD | 19 (95%) | 17 (85%) | 0.217 |
Congested neck viens (>5 cm) | 7 (35%) | 8 (40%) | 0.744 |
SBP | 118.0 ± 24.41 | 119.0 ± 21.25 | 0.891 |
DBP | 73.50 ± 13.87 | 73.50 ± 11.37 | 1 |
HR | 93.50 ± 17.17 | 92.70 ± 11.83 | 0.865 |
Basal crepitations | 10 (50%) | 12 (60%) | 0.451 |
L.L. oedema | 13 (65%) | 14 (70%) | 0.238 |
Serum K level | 4.20 ± 0.72 | 4.12 ± 0.64 | 0.713 |
Serum Creatinine | 1.51 ± 1.09 | 1.50 ± 1.16 | 0.924 |
Baseline BNP | 9718.8 ± 10,109.2 | 9523.2 ± 3163.5 | 0.172 |
Discharge BNP | 2155.4 ± 1972.7 | 2111.6 ± 1655.6 | 0.449 |
Ejection Fraction | 34.0 ± 10.70 | 33.40 ± 8.39 | 0.738 |
Mitral Regurgitation | 12 (60%) | 11 (55%) | 0.209 |