Table 1.
Comparison of Baseline Characteristics
| Control (n=40) | Aprotinin (n=20) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Characteristics | |||
| Age (yr) | 67.5±10.5 | 67.6±11.3 | NS |
| BMI | 29.1±6.4 | 28.4±4.4 | NS |
| COPD | 18% | 5% | NS |
| Current Smoker | 33% | 25% | NS |
| Diabetes | 40% | 40% | NS |
| Gender (M) | 63% | 60% | NS |
| History of Carotid Artery Disease | 23% | 25% | NS |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 80% | 75% | NS |
| Hypertension (>90 and/or >140) | 88% | 70% | NS |
| No. of Diseased Territories | 2.8±0.6 | 2.9±0.5 | NS |
| Peripheral Vascular Disease | 18% | 20% | NS |
| Previous Heart Surgery | 5% | 15% | NS |
| Previous Myocardial Infarction | 43% | 65% | NS |
| Previous Stroke | 3% | 10% | NS |
| Previous TIA | 8% | 20% | NS |
| Medications At Surgery | |||
| ACE inhibitor | 65% | 60% | NS |
| Aspirin | 93% | 100% | NS |
| Beta blocker | 85% | 70% | NS |
| Preoperative clopidogrel | 30% | 40% | NS |
| Intravenous heparin | 50% | 60% | NS |
| Intravenous nitrates | 15% | 25% | NS |