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Postoperative blood transfusion amounts according to valve type
| Variable | Perceval valve (n=23) | Intuity valve (n=30) | p-value | C-E valve (n=50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red blood cell (packs) | 0.52±0.20 | 0.97±0.60 | 0.530 | 2.74±1.33 |
| Fresh frozen plasma (packs) | 0.74±0.74 | 0.10±0.07 | 0.399 | 1.92±1.04 |
| Platelets (packs) | 5.48±1.64 | 0.60±0.44 | 0.008 | 4.80±2.90 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
C-E valve, Carpentier-Edwards valve.
