Table 2.
Postoperative outcomes.
| Normal IMT (n = 221) | Increased IMT (n = 186) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 d composite of cardiovascular morbidity endpoints | 53 (24.0%) | 64 (34.4%) | 0.021* |
| Postop stroke | 2 (0.9%) | 4 (2.2%) | 0.419 |
| Postop MI | 8 (3.6%) | 9 (4.8%) | 0.540 |
| Postop arrhythmia | 41 (18.6%) | 47 (25.3%) | 0.101 |
| Cardiovascular mortality | 2 (0.9%) | 4 (2.2%) | 0.419 |
| Cerebrovascular mortality | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 30 d-all cause mortality | 3 (1.4%) | 5 (2.7%) | 0.478 |
| ICU day (day) | 2.9 ± 3.1 | 2.9 ± 2.6 | 0.991 |
| Hospital day (day) | 14.4 ± 12.3 | 14.1 ± 8.5 | 0.773 |
Values are presented as the mean ± standard deviation or number of patients (%). *p < 0.05.
MI, myocardial infarction; Postop arrhythmia, newly developed postoperative atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, or atrioventricular block; 30 d-all cause mortality, mortality with any cause within postoperative 30 days; ICU, intensive care unit.