Table 1.
Characteristics of patients
| Parameters | Control group (n=32) | Dex group (n=32) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 62.9 (7.2) | 61.8 (7.8) | 0.66 |
| Gender (male/female) | 24/8 | 20/12 | 0.71 |
| Body mass index (kg m-2) | 28.2 (3.0) | 27.7 (3.2) | 0.62 |
| LV ejection fraction (%) | 54.7 (6.6) | 58.4 (6.1) | 0.11 |
| Preoperative medications | |||
| Calcium channel blockers, n (%) | 8 (25) | 4 (12.5) | 0.37 |
| Nitrates, n (%) | 20 (62.5) | 12 (37.5) | 0.16 |
| β-blockers, n (%) | 18 (56.3) | 28 (87.5) | 0.11 |
| ACEIs, n (%) | 16 (50) | 22 (68.8) | 0.47 |
| Statins, n (%) | 18 (56.3) | 24 (75) | 0.46 |
| Diuretics, n (%) | 16 (50) | 12 (37.5) | 0.72 |
Data are shown as incidence (%) or mean ± (SD). BMI, body mass index; EF, ejection fraction; ACEI, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.