Time of measurement

Group A (n = 58)

Group B (n = 18)

p-value

Pre-operative values before medical therapy

SAP

142.3 ± 29.9

130.2 ± 14.8

0.103

DAP

81.9 ± 16.3

77.1 ± 6.9

0.221

HR

78.5 ± 15.8

79.5 ± 13.7

0.813

Pre-induction (general anesthesia)

SAP

147.2 ± 15.4

144.5 ± 19.7

0.544

DAP

79 ± 8.7

74.5 ± 13.6

0.101

HR

81.0 ± 13.7

73.2 ± 12.6

0.036

Post-induction

SAP

117.9 ± 16.8

118.5 ± 17.4

0.898

DAP

64.5 ± 10.0

62.9 ± 11.3

0.545

HR

74.4 ± 12.1

73.1 ± 15.8

0.719

During procedure (i.e. during handling and manipulation of the PCC)

SAP

122.3 ± 14.4

120.6 ± 11.3

0.659

DAP

68.1 ± 7.4

70.7 ± 10.4

0.231

HR

76.3 ± 11.4

75.6 ± 12.8

0.828

Peak post-operative values (within first week after surgery)

SAP

124.2 ± 17.0

136 ± 19.8

0.016

DAP

72.1 ± 11.3

80.4 ± 8.2

0.439

HR

74.1 ± 12.4

79.9 ± 9.2

0.071