Table 1 Systemic haemodynamics and arterial blood flow in the different organs in control and cirrhotic rats included in the haemodynamic protocol
Control rats (n = 7)Cirrhotic rats (n = 7)
Systemic haemodynamics
Mean arterial pressure (mm Hg)125 (1)102 (1)*
Heart rate (beats/min)371 (5)374 (9)
Cardiac index (ml/min/100 g)21.9 (0.5)40.8 (2.9)**
Systemic vascular resistance (mm Hg min/ml)5.72 (0.16)2.59 (0.20)**
Regional blood flow (ml/min/100 g)
Liver34.5 (5.2)31.4 (5.4)
Mesentery18.2 (2.8)53.3 (10.6)*
Pancreas59.3 (5.3)160.3 (13.)**
Spleen123.5 (18.4)123.4 (16.6)
Small intestine81.8 (13.5)235.7 (40.0)*
Kidney340.5 (43.6)455.6 (36.4)

  • Results are given as mean (standard error).

  • *p<0.01 and **p<0.001 vs control rats.