Table 2.
Intraoperative variables
| Variable | Group; no. (%) or median [IQR] | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICS, n = 186 | Control, n = 203 | ||
| Procedure | 0.53 | ||
| Isolated CABG | 117 (62.9) | 121 (59.6) | |
| Isolated valve | 21 (11.3) | 25 (12.3) | |
| CABG + valve | 29 (15.6) | 27 (13.3) | |
| Other ± CABG ± valve | 19 (10.2) | 30 (14.8) | |
| CPB duration, min | 89.5 [72–116] | 107 [82–135] | < 0.001 |
| AXC, min | 66.5 [51–84] | 78 [58–102] | 0.001 |
| Inotropes | 45 (24.2) | 54 (26.6) | 0.59 |
| IABP insertion | 0 (0) | 1 (0.49) | > 0.99 |
AXC = aortic cross clamp time; CABG = coronary artery bypass graft; CPB = cardiopulmonary bypass; IABP, intra-aortic balloon pump; ICS = intraoperative cell salvage; IQR = interquartile range.