Table 1.
Pre-Operative Characteristics of the Patient Population
| Pre-Operative Characteristics | Number (Percent) n = 43 |
|---|---|
| Male | 15 (34.88) |
| Body Mass Index | 26.7 ± 7.1 |
| Urgent Procedure | 31 (72.09) |
| Re-Operation | 19 (44.19) |
| Severe Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease | 15 (34.88) |
| Creatinine | 1.7 ± 1.2 |
| Dialysis Dependent | 5 (11.63) |
| Diabetes | 17 (39.53) |
| Hypertension | 39 (90.70) |
| Dyslipidemia | 28 (65.12) |
| Cerebrovascular Disease | 10 (23.26) |
| Peripheral Vascular Disease | 7 (16.28) |
| Previous MI | 7 (16.28) |
| Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | 17 (39.53) |
| Congestive Heart Failure | 39 (90.70) |
| Age (years) | 80 ± 6 |
| Pulmonary Hypertension (≥60 mmHg) | 14 (32.56) |
| Ejection Fraction | 49.9 ± 13 |
| STS PROM for isolated AVR | 10.1 ± 6.4 |
| Total Predicted Risk of Mortality for isolated AVR | 14.6 ± 6.9 |