Table 2 Operative characteristics
From: Should bioprostheses be considered the valve of choice for dialysis-dependent patients?
Variable | Group B (n = 38) | Group M(n = 35) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Cross-clamp time (min) | 98 ± 21 | 101 ± 22 | NS |
Cardiopulmonary bypass time (min) | 132 ± 30 | 136 ± 33 | NS |
Operative time (min) | 213 ± 42 | 210 ± 48 | NS |
Aortic valve replacement | 18(47.4%) | 15(42.9%) | NS |
Mitral valve replacement | 15(39.5%) | 13(37.1%) | NS |
Aortic + mitral valve replacement | 4(10.5%) | 5(14.3%) | 0.035 |
Tricuspid + mitral valve replacement | 1(2.6%) | 1(2.9%) | NS |