Table 4.
Comparison of postoperative complications between patients taking anticoagulants and controls.
| Postoperative complications | DOA (74) | Controls (206) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anemia (Hb < 8.0 g/dl) | 28 (37%) | 26 (12%) | < 0.0001 |
| Red blood cell transfusion | 46% | 41% | ns |
| Respiratory failure | 2 (3%) | 8 (3.8%) | ns |
| Acute renal failure | 2 (3%) | 7 (3.3%) | ns |
| Pneumonia | 7 (9%) | 6 (2.9%) | ns |
| Sepsis | 2 (3%) | 3 (1.4%) | ns |
| Wound infection | 1 (1.3%) | 1 (0.3%) | ns |
| Pulmonary embolism | 0 (0.6%) | 1 (0.3%) | ns |
| Deep vein thrombosis | 4 (5.4%) | 18 (8.7%) | ns |
| Acute myocardial infarction | 2 (3%) | 3 (1.4%) | ns |
| Acute heart failure | 5 (6.5.8%) | 7 (3.3%) | ns |
| Delirium | 18 (24%) | 35 (16.9%) | ns |
| Stroke | 0 (0%) | 3 (1.4%) | ns |