Laboratory tests such as NT-proBNP, troponin I (TnI) and high - sensitivity C - reactive protein (hs-CRP) were performed before, 24 h and 48 h after IVMP during the following pulses: 1st, 6th and 12th. Patients underwent echocardiographic examination before 1st and after 12th pulse. 48-hours ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) (for 24 hours before and 24 hours after IVMP) was done during the following pulses: 1st, 6th and 12th.
