Table 1.
Differences in basic characteristics: on-pump versus off-pump CABG patients.
| Characteristics of patients | On-pump CABG (N = 140) | Off-pump CABG (N = 66) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 61 ± 8 | 60 ± 8 | NS |
| Gender (M/F) | 113/27 | 52/14 | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27 ± 2 | 27.7 ± 3 | NS |
| Former smokers | 58(41%) | 25(38%) | NS |
| Smokers | 5(4%) | 2(3%) | NS |
| Arterial hypertension | 99(71%) | 49(74%) | NS |
| Dyslipidemia | 118(84%) | 53(80%) | NS |
| Diabetes mellitus | 40(29%) | 20(30%) | NS |
| Previous myocardial infarction | 82(59%) | 39(59%) | NS |
| EF before operation | 55 ± 9 | 58 ± 8 | 0.01 |
| Total complications after operation | 68(49%) | 29(44%) | NS |
| (a) Paroxismal atrial fibrillation | 25(18%) | 10(15%) | NS |
| (b) Infection | 24(17%) | 7(11%) | NS |
| (c) Acute renal insufficiency | 8(6%) | 3(5%) | NS |
| (d) Pleural effusion | 34(24%) | 11(17%) | NS |
| (e) Stroke | 4(3%) | 2(3%) | NS |
| (f) Perioperative myocardial infarction | 6(4%) | 3(5%) | NS |