Fig. 1. Hemodynamic variables. A , Mean arterial pressure. B , Heart rate. C , Central venous pressure. LPS = lipopolysaccharide; TEA = thoracic epidural anesthesia. Data are mean and standard error. *P < 0.05 versus baseline, #P < 0.05 versus baseline in LPS+/TEA− and LPS+/TEA+ groups only.