Table 4.
Postoperative complications and characteristics of POAF.
| Variable | Atorvastatin group n (%) | Control group n (%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| POAF | 20 (42.6) | 13 (30.2) | 0.226 |
| Arterial hypotension | 3 (6.4) | 2 (4.7) | 1 |
| Low cardiac output | 3 (6.4) | 0 (0) | 0.243 |
| Perioperative myocardial infarction | 2 (4.3) | 0 (0) | 0.495 |
| Cerebrovascular accident | 1 (2.1) | 1 (2.3) | 1 |
| Coma | 0 (0) | 1 (2.3) | 0.478 |
| Dialysis | 3 (6.4) | 0 (0) | 0.243 |
| Respiratory failure | 2 (4.3) | 0 (0) | 0.495 |
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | ||
| ICU-stay (d) | 3.34 (4.75) | 2.79 (2.49) | 0.444 |
| Hospital stay (d) | 10.22 (7.22) | 8.28 (3.28) | 0.262 |
| POAF longer than 5 min | 1.89 (3) | 1.62 (5.07) | 0.128 |
| Duration of POAF (min) | 156.78 (306.84) | 52.31 (10.26) | 0.447 |
| POD | 2.46 (1.61) | 2.45 (1.28) | 0.789 |
| Time (h) before the first episode of POAF | 52.9 (35.8) | 52 (40.57) | 0.854 |
| Mechanical ventilation (h) | 16.9 (44.44) | 8.13 (8.14) | 0.577 |
POAF: postoperative atrial fibrillation; ICU: intensive care unit; POD: postoperative day; SD: standard deviation.