120 (OR = 3.3, CI = 1.14-9.7), Cross Clamp time>80 min (OR = 4.16, CI = 1.73-9.98) and IABP insertion postoperatively (OR = 19.19, CI = 3.16-116.47). The incremental risk factors for the development of complications were: Poor EF (OR = 3.16, CI = 0.87-11.52), Euroscore >7 (OR = 2.99, CI = 1.14-7.88), history of PVD (OR = 4.99, CI = 1.32-18.86). The 5 years survival was 79.2% for the CABG population and 71.5% for the valve group. (Hazard ratio = 1.78, CI = 0.92-3.46). Conclusions IABP represents a safe option of supporting the failing heart. The need for IABP especially in a high risk Valve population is associated with early unfavourable outcome, however the positive mid term results further justify its use."/>
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Table 2 Procedures requiring IABP & mortality

From: The need for intra aortic balloon pump support following open heart surgery: risk analysis and outcome

Procedures Number Percent Mortality
CABG only 80 58.8 16 (21.2%)
CABG + Valve 22 16.2 11 (50%)
CABG + Other 11 8.1 6 (54.5%)
CABG & VSD (6)   3
CABG & Lung Biopsy (1)   1
CABG & Aortotomy & Exploration LV (1)   1
CABG & LV Aneurysectomy (1)   0
CABG & Root Replacement (1)   0
CABG & SVG Aneurysm (1)   1
Valve Only 14 10.3 9 (64.3%)
Valve + Other 2 1.5 0
Other 7 5.1 6 (85.3%)
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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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