Table 1 Patient and disease characteristics
Variable | n = 23 (%) |
|---|---|
Age at operation (years) | 71.04 ± 10.77 |
Male | 17 (74) |
BMI (kg/m2) | 24 ± 5 |
Risk factors | |
Angina class 4 | 5 (21) |
Active endocarditis | 1 (4) |
Atrial fibrillation | 3 (12) |
Hypertension | 20 (80) |
Peripheral vascular disease | 4 (16) |
History of CVA | 4 (16) |
Hypercholesterolemia | 10 (40) |
Diabetes mellitus | 7 (28) |
Obesity | 4 (16) |
Renal dysfunction | 10 (40) |
Hemodialysis | 2 (8) |
COPD | 6 (24) |
Cardial history | |
CAD | 10 (40) |
Aortic valve disease | 4 (16) |
Mitral valve disease | 3 (12) |
Ejection fraction (%) | 47.87 ± 11.10 |
NYHA class | 3 ± 0.36 |
Preoperative Medication | |
Beta blockers | 14 (56) |
ACE inhibitors | 13 (52) |
Ca2-Channel blocker | 6 (24) |
Diuretics | 22 (88) |
Aspirin | 14 (56) |
Antiarrhythmics | 1 (4) |