Table 1 Main characteristics of both groups.
From: Thermal challenge of the microcirculation in patients after cardiac surgery
VARIABLE | CONTROL (n = 16) | COMPLICATED (n = 12) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 67 ± 13 | 69 ± 9 | 0.65 |
Coronary disease n(%) | 8(50) | 8(67) | 0.68 |
Pre-surgery left ventricular ejection fraction (%) | 60(38-60) | 57(28-60) | 0.54 |
Cardiopulmonary bypass time (min) | 122(94-130) | 127(121-148) | 0.31 |
Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 10.9(10.0-11.5) | 9.7(9.3-10.4) | 0.09 |
APACHE II score | 15 ± 4 | 21 ± 6 | < 0.01 |
ICU length of stay (days) | 1.0(0.9-1.9) | 6.8(4.2-11.5) | < 0.01 |
Mortality n(%) | 0(0) | 3(25) | 0.07 |