Table 2.
Operative data of the study patients
| Variable | Total (n=105) | Group E (n=41) | Group L (n=64) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of cardiac surgery | 22 (21.0) | 8 (19.5) | 14 (21.9) | 0.772 |
| Donor ischemic time (min) | 155±52 | 145±43 | 162±57 | 0.083 |
| Recipient aortic cross clamp time (min) | 93±27 | 77±27 | 102±23 | <0.001 |
| Recipient cardiopulmonary bypass time (min) | 247±74 | 194±49 | 281±68 | <0.001 |
| Kidney co-transplantation | 4 (3.8) | 0 | 4 (6.3) | 0.154 |
| Donor | ||||
| Age (yr) | 33.1±12.0 | 30.3±11.6 | 35.0±11.9 | 0.050 |
| Sex (female) | 25 (23.8) | 7 (17.1) | 18 (28.1) | 0.195 |
Values are presented as number (%) or mean±standard deviation.
Group E, patients who underwent HTPL before July 2009; group L, patients who underwent HTPL after July 2009.
HTPL, heart transplantation.