Table 4 Post-operative (discharge) parameters
Perimount, n=102 | Perceval, n=102 | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Operative mortality | 2.0% (2) | 2.0% (2) | 1.000 |
Need for hemofiltration or dialysis | 1.0% (1) | 2.9% (3) | 0.313 |
Pacemaker implantation | 7.8% (8) | 5.9% (6) | 0.580 |
Bleeding req. transfusion† | 2% (2) | 2.9% (3) | 0.667 |
Transient stroke | 2.0% (2) | 0% (0) | 0.155 |
Permanent stroke | 2.9% (3) | 0% (0) | 0.081 |
Return to theatre for bleeding / tamponade | 5.9% (6) | 3.9% (4) | 0.517 |