Increased B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Concentration Is Associated with Reduced Coronary Vasoreactivity in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy but Not in Healthy Young Subjects

Table 1

Characteristics of the patients with dilated cardiomyopathy [mean (SD)].

Gender (M : F)	7 : 2
Age (years)	58 (12)
Body mass index (kg/m^2)	31.7 (5.0)
Blood pressure (mmHg)	114/73 (13/6)
NYHA class	2.3 (0.5)
LV ejection fraction (%)	32.0 (8.3)
LV mass (g)	315.5 (102.7)
Mitral regurgitation grade	2.0 (0.6)
QRS duration (ms)	138 (14)
Medications:
Diuretics	9/9
ACE-inhibitors	5/9
Angiotensin II blocker	4/9
ß-blockers	9/9
Digoxin	1/9