Table 5.
Perioperative complications.
| ICE (n = 193) | TEE (n = 109) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pericardial tamponade | 4 (2.07) | 3 (2.75) | 0.706 |
| TIA | 2 (1.04) | 1 (0.92) | 1.000 |
| Vagal reflex | 44 (22.80) | 19 (17.43) | 0.270 |
| Femoral pseudoaneurysm | 2 (1.04) | 0 (0) | 0.537 |
| Postoperative esophagus discomfort | 0 (0) | 11 (10.09) | <0.001 |
| Postoperative nausea and vomiting | 2 (1.04) | 21 (19.27) | <0.001 |
| Postoperative hypotension | 2 (1.04) | 14 (12.84) | <0.001 |