Bone cement-enhanced sternal closure technique in cardiac surgery: effects on sternal union, pain and life quality

Table 1 Demographic properties of the patients

Preoperative characteristics	N(50)	%	Mean
Age			71.32 ± 7.23(55–85)
<70	18	36
<70	32	64
Sex
Male	37	74
Female	13	26
Body mass index (kg/m ² )			28.34 ± 2.62(21–34)
Normal Weight	5	10
Overweight	32	64
Obesity	13	26
Diabetus mellitus	18	36
Hypertension	32	64
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease	20	40
Arthritis	3	6
Cerebrovascular disease	2	4
Chronic renal failure	0	0
Acetylsalicylic acid therapy	36	72
Heparin therapy	13	26

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