Table 4.
Type of chemical cardioplegia predominantly used in the respondents center.
| Type of Chemical Cardioplegia | Blood Cardioplegia | Crystalloid Cardioplegia | Combination | No Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 126 (65.3%) | 44 (22.8%) | 23 (11.9%) | 75 (27.8%) |
| North America | 146 (61.9%) | 62 (26.3%) | 28 (11.8%) | 97 (29.0%) |
| ANZ | 73 (85.8%) | 6 (7.1%) | 6 (7.1%) | 20 (19.0%) |
| South America | 30 (27.8%) | 55 (50.9%) | 23 (21.3%) | 106 (49.3%) |
| Total | 375 (60.3%) | 167 (26.8%) | 80 (12.9%) | 298 (32.3%) |
Percentage values relate to proportion providing a response to the question. The far right column indicates the overall proportion not answering the question. p-value < .001, chi squared test. All tablulated values: number (percentage).