Table 2:
Comparison of baseline characteristics and outcomes among patients with conscious sedation and planned and unplanned general anesthesia for endovascular procedures
| Patients who Underwent Endovascular Procedures under Conscious Sedation | Patients who Underwent Endovascular Procedures under Planned General Anesthesia | Patients Who Underwent Endovascular Procedures under Unplanned General Anesthesia | PValuea,b | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of patients | 387 | 260 | 8 | |
| Mean age (yr) | 60.2 ± 16.7 | 56 ± 18 | 53 ± 16 | .09 |
| Women | 192 (49.6%) | 134 (51%) | 1 (13%) | .0260 |
| Risk factors | ||||
| Hypertension | 235 (60.7%) | 142 (55%) | 6 (75%) | .0979 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 166 (42.8%) | 60 (23%) | 3 (38%) | <.0001 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 91 (23.5%) | 39 (15%) | 1 (13%) | .0303 |
| Coronary artery disease | 65 (16.8%) | 39 (15%) | 1 (13%) | .8057 |
| Congestive heart failure | 32 (8.3%) | 23 (9%) | 1 (13%) | .8394 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 40 (10.3%) | 26 (10%) | 0 (0%) | .6630 |
| Previous stroke | 67 (17.3%) | 30 (12%) | 1 (13%) | .0876 |
| Clinical outcome | ||||
| Favorable outcome (mRS, 0–2) | 264 (68.2%) | 109 (42%) | 4 (50%) | <.0001 |
| Death | 17 (4.4%) | 45 (17%) | 1 (13%) | <.0001 |
a
P < .025, adjusting for multiple comparisons using Bonferroni correction.
b
Note that the possibility of type II error exists in calculating significance due to the small number of patients.