Table 2.

Operative data and early outcomes.

Intraoperative data
Isolated AVR ± abscess exclusion	34 (63%)
Bentall procedure	12 (22%)
Concomitant mitral surgery	6 (11%)
Commando procedure	2 (4%)
CPB (min)	207.7 ± 109.6
ACC (min)	150.5 ± 68.5
Post-operative data
RBC transfusion	40 (74.1)
Re-exploration for bleeding	11 (20.4)
Prolonged use of inotropes (>12 h)	23 (42.6)
ECMO	5 (9.3)
MAV > 48 h	10 (18.5)
ICU stay > 48 h	22 (40.7)
Pacemaker implantation	12 (22.2)
Sternal wound infection	3 (5.6)
Post-operative AF	18 (33.3)
Post-operative stroke	2 (3.7)
Renal replacement treatment	8 (14.8)
Death within 30-day	10 (18.5)
Death cause
Multi-organ failure	5 (9.3)
Massive bleeding	2 (3.7)
Liver failure	1 (1.9)
Septic shock	2 (3.7)

Values are expressed as mean ± standard deviation or frequency (percentage). AVR: aortic valve replacement; CPB: cardiopulmonary bypass; ACC: aortic cross clamping; RBC: red blood cells; ECMO: extra corporeal membrane oxygenation; MAV: mechanical assisted ventilation; ICU: intensive care unit; AF: atrial fibrillation.