a decreasing trendp = 0.000
an increasing trendp = 0.053
Regarding cardiac function, irrespective of PPI, a decreasing trend in LVEDD (PM: –4.19 mm, NPM: –6.16 mm, p = 0.000) and an increasing trend in LVEF (PM: +2.19%, NPM: +2.74%, p = 0.053) were observed.