Table 2.
A list of post-operative complications in both groups.
| Post-Operative Complications | InPhysio (n = 52) | HomePhysio (n = 52) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Acute renal failure treated with hemofiltration | 0 (0.00%) | 1 (1.92%) | 0.500 |
| Re-intubation | 1 (1.92%) | 3 (5.77%) | 0.618 |
| Hydrothorax/hemothorax requiring drainage | 3 (5.77%) | 3 (5.77%) | 0.661 |
| Post-operative delirium | 3 (5.77%) | 3 (5.77%) | 0.661 |
| Re-operation due to bleeding or tamponade | 0 (0.00%) | 1 (1.92%) | 0.500 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 5 (9.61) | 9 (17.31%) | 0.250 |
| Sternal wound infection | 1 (1.92%) | 4 (7.69%) | 0.363 |
| Infection after endoscopic vein harvest | 2 (3.85%) | 2 (3.85%) | 0.691 |
| Sternum instability requiring intervention | 0 (0.00%) | 1 (1.92%) | 0.500 |
p—statistical significance, n—number of patients. Note: calculations of p based on the exact chi-squared test with Yates correction.