Table 3.
Intra operative data
| Variables | Overall cohort (n = 100) |
|---|---|
| Isolated aortic valve replacement | 99 (99%) |
| Conversion from mini-AVR to full sternotomy | 1 (1.0%) |
| Non-isolated: Mini-AVR + Aortoplasty | 1 (1.0%) |
| Sutureless valve prostheses | 52 (52%) |
| Diameter of applied valve prosthesis | |
| 21 mm | 5 (5.0%) |
| 23 mm | 23 (23%) |
| 25 mm | 46 (46%) |
| 27 mm | 23 (23%) |
| 29 mm | 3 (3.0%) |
| Cardiopulmonary bypass time (min) | 88 ± 24 |
| Aortic cross-clamp time (min) | 63 ± 21 |
Results are expressed as mean ± standard deviation or frequency (%)