Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of patients undergoing myocardial revascularization.
| Variable | PEEP 10 n=10 | PEEP 12 n=10 | PEEP 15 n=10 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | 0.87a | |||
| Male | 7 (70%) | 6 (60%) | 6 (60%) | |
| Female | 3 (30%) | 4 (40%) | 4 (40%) | |
| Age (years) | 57.5±20 | 61.7±7.3 | 64.2±9.2 | 0.62b |
| BMI | 23.7±4.1 | 23.1±3.2 | 22.9±2.5 | 0.88b |
| Comorbidities | ||||
| Hypertension | 4 (40%) | 6 (60%) | 2 (20%) | 0.2a |
| DM | 10 (100%) | 10 (100%) | 5 (50%) | 0.003a |
| Dyslipidemia | 4 (40%) | 4 (40%) | 3 (30%) | 0.87a |
| Smoking | __ | 2 (20%) | 1 (10%) | 0.34a |
| AMI | __ | 1 (10%) | 2 (20%) | 0.34a |
a
Chi-square test;
b
Kruskal-Wallis test; PEEP=positive end expiratory pressure; BMI=body mass index; DM=diabetes melitus; AMI=acute myocardial infarction