Table 4 Multivariate analysis of factors associated with temporary cardiac pacing
From: Predictors of temporary epicardial pacing wires use after valve surgery
Variable | Odds ratio (OR) | 95% confidence interval (CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 1.1 | (1.1, 1.3) | 0.002 |
NYHA class (III- IV) | 5.6 | (1.6, 20.2) | 0.008 |
PAP ≥ 50 mmHg | 22.0 | (3.4, 142.7) | 0.001 |
Preoperative digoxin use | 8.0 | (1.3, 48.8) | 0.024 |
Type of surgery | Â | Â | Â |
  Mitral valve | 1.0 |  |  |
  Aortic valve | 2.2 | (0.3, 14.7) | 0.431 |
  Multiple valve | 13.5 | (1.5, 124.0) | 0.021 |
  Valve with coronary artery bypass | 3.6 | (0.4, 30.7) | 0.242 |
Aorta cross clamp time ≥ 60 min | 7.8 | (1.6, 37.2) | 0.010 |
Valve annulus calcification | 7.9 | (2.0, 31.7) | 0.003 |