Table 3.
Occurence of postoperative electrocardiogram (ECG) events
| Plegisol (%) | HTK (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| ECG | ||
| No changes | 48.5 | 50.8 |
| Changes observed | 51.5 | 49.2 |
| ECG changes observed | ||
| Nonspecific* | 18.2 | 13.8 |
| Atrial fibrillation† | 39.7 | 45.6 |
| Infarction pattern | 1.5 | 4.6 |
No differences were significant between Plegisol and Custodiol histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solution (HTK).
*
Nonspecific included premature atrial contractions, premature ventricular contractions, T wave, ST segments, and brady- and tachycardias;
†
Some overlap with nonspecific changes