Table 4. Data regarding use of cardioplegia.
| Variables | All study patients (n=53) | DN group (n=39) | BC group (n=39) | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route of cardioplegia, n (%) | 0.155 | |||
| Antegrade | 38 (71.7) | 26 (66.7) | 29 (74.4) | |
| Retrograde | 12 (22.6) | 10 (25.6) | 4 (10.3) | |
| Both | 3 (5.7) | 3 (7.7) | 6 (15.4) | |
| Number of cardioplegic infusion | 1.3±0.5 | 1.4±0.5 | 3.3±1.3 | <0.001 |
| Infusion volume (mL) | 1,340±449 | 1,420±485 | 2,237±888 | <0.001 |
| Spontaneous defibrillation, n (%) | 50 (94.3) | 37 (94.9) | 12 (30.8) | <0.001 |
*, comparison between the matched DN and BC group patients. DN, del Nido; BC, blood cardioplegia.