Table 3 Operative Outcomes
Variable | Study Site n mean (SD) | 2001–03 % median (25%–75%) | STS (2001–03) % median (25%–75%) | P – value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Intra-aortic Balloon pump (any) | 73 | 14.5 | 9.2 | <.001 |
Blood Transfusion (Any) | 256 | 50.8 | 45.3 | .014 |
Complication | Â | Â | Â | Â |
ReOp Bleeding | 14 | 2.78 | 2.50 | .798 |
Perioperative myocardial infarction | 3 | 0.60 | 1.07 | .414 |
Sternal wound infection | 1 | 0.20 | 0.47 | .578 |
Leg wound infection | 14 | 2.78 | 0.70 | <.001 |
Septicemia | 7 | 1.39 | 1.03 | .570 |
Urinary Infection | 9 | 1.79 | 1.67 | .973 |
Permanent Stroke | 4 | 0.79 | 1.53 | .242 |
Transient Stroke | 7 | 1.39 | 0.93 | .406 |
Post-Op Ventilator (hours) | 23.2 80.3 | 6.3 (4.0–15.8) | 21.73 |  |
Ventilator Prolonged (>24 hrs) | 53 | 10.5 | 7.5 | .012 |
Pneumonia | 15 | 2.98 | 2.87 | .989 |
Renal Failure | 34 | 6.75 | 3.47 | <.001 |
Atrial Fibrillation | 144 | 28.6 | 19.9 | <.001 |
Operative Mortality | 12 | 2.38 | 2.53 | .940 |
Total LOS (days) | 8.59 6.11 | 7 (5–10) | 8.97 |  |
Post-Op LOS (days) | 6.45 5.27 | 5 (4–7) | 6.87 |  |
30-day Readmission | 59 | 11.7 | 8.4 | .009 |