Table 3.
Results of data analysis.
| Variable | CDT n=283 | Systemic heparin n=58 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of stay (days) | 3.44 | 6.47 | <0.001 |
| Pulmonary hypertension by 12 months | 14 (6.3) | 7(15.9) | 0.030 |
| Right heart strain | 164 (58.0) | 13 (22.4) | <0.001 |
| Hypotension | 36 (12.7) | 6 (103) | 0.616 |
| Thirty-day mortality | 11 (3.9) | 4(6.9) | 0.309 |
| Thirty-day readmission | 18 (6.4) | 9 (155) | 0.019 |
| Return to phot living conditions | 262 (89.0) | 46(79.3) | 0.042 |
| Bleeding complications | 12(4.2) | 8 (13.8) | 0.005 |
Values listed are n-values with percent of occurrence listed in parentheses