Table 1.
Age and admission criteria for patients undergoing major elective surgery. Values are number (percentage) unless stated otherwise
| Criteria | Adrenaline group (n=46) | Dopexamine group (n=46) | Control group (n=46) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age (years; interquartile range) | 71.5 (64-77) | 70.0 (65-74) | 71.5 (65-76) |
| Surgical admission criteria: | |||
| Repair of aortic or common iliac aneurysm | 14 (30) | 15 (33) | 13 (28) |
| Planned resection of upper gastrointestinal malignancy | 9 (20) | 10 (22) | 8 (17) |
| Anterior resection | 12 (26) | 4 (9) | 12 (26) |
| Cystectomy | 4 (9) | 5 (11) | 1 (2) |
| Medical criteria: | |||
| Ischaemic heart disease | 13 (28) | 13 (28) | 18 (39) |
| Myocardial infarction in past 5 years | 7 (15) | 4 (9) | 4 (9) |
| Congestive cardiac failure | 4 (9) | 1 (2) | 3 (7) |
| Cerebrovascular disease | 6 (13) | 2 (4) | 5 (11) |
| Hypertension | 18 (39) | 11 (24) | 15 (33) |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 4 (9) | 3 (7) | 2 (4) |
| Obstructive airways disease | 3 (7) | 3 (7) | 7 (15) |
| Pulmonary embolus | 0 (0) | 1 (2) | 0 (0) |
| Chronic renal insufficiency | 1 (2) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Diabetes mellitus with end organ damage | 1 (2) | 0 (0) | 6 (13) |
| Long term systemic steroid therapy | 2 (4) | 4 (9) | 2 (4) |
| Total No of patients with one or more medical conditions* | 34 (74) | 30 (65) | 34 (74) |
*
P=0.57.