Table 6 Association between POAF and post-operative outcomes in 156 subjects
Post-operative outcomes | Total*, n (%) | Non-POAF group, n (%) | POAF group, n (%) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stroke | ||||
 Yes | 4 (4.0) | 2 (50) | 2 (50) | 0.58 |
 No | 97 (96.0) | 69 (71.1) | 28 (28.9) |  |
Sternal infection | ||||
 Yes | 3 (3.0) | 3 (100) | 0 (0) | 0.55 |
 No | 98 (97.0) | 68 (69.4) | 30 (30.6) |  |
Respiratory problems | ||||
 Yes | 6 (5.9) | 3 (50) | 3 (50) | 0.36 |
 No | 95 (94.1) | 68 (71.6) | 27 (28.4) |  |
Renal failure requiring dialysis | ||||
 Yes | 5 (5.0) | 4 (80) | 1 (20) | 1.00 |
 No | 96 (95.0) | 67 (69.8) | 29 (30.2) |  |
Endocrine problems | ||||
 Yes | 1 (1.0) | 1 (100.0) | 0 (0) | 1.00 |
 No | 100 (99.0) | 70 (70.0) | 30 (30.0) |  |
Pleural effusion | ||||
 Yes | 5 (5.0) | 3 (60) | 2 (40) | 0.63 |
 No | 96 (95.0) | 68 (70.8) | 28 (29.2) |  |
Cardiac tamponade | ||||
 Yes | 14 (13.9) | 13 (92.9) | 1 (7.1) | 0.06 |
 No | 87 (86.1) | 58 (66.7) | 29 (33.3) |  |
Fever | ||||
 Yes | 6 (5.9) | 4 (66.7) | 2 (33.3) | 1.00 |
 No | 95 (94.1) | 67 (70.5) | 28 (29.5) |  |
Hyperkalaemia | ||||
 Yes | 4 (4.0) | 3 (75) | 1 (25) | 1.00 |
 No | 97 (96.0) | 68 (70.1) | 29 (29.9) |  |
Others | ||||
 Yes | 3 (3.0) | 1 (33.33) | 2 (66.7) | 0.21 |
 No | 98 (97.0) | 70 (71.4) | 28 (28.6) |  |
Death | ||||
 Yes | 8 (7.9) | 2 (25) | 6 (75) | 0.008* |
 No | 93 (92.1) | 69 (74.2) | 24 (25.8) |  |