Table 3.

Comparison of intraoperative data between the iron and control groups^*

	Control Group (n=57)	Iron Group (n=57)	P
CCT (min)	42 (30.0-51.0)	44 (33.0-57.0)	0.200
CPB (min)	70 (55.0-90.0)	70 (57.0-100.0)	0.642
Heparin (number of ampules)	8 (7.0-10.0)	8 (6.0-9.0)	0.135
Protamine (number of ampules)	8 (7.0-8.0)	8 (6.0-8.0)	0.056
Tranexamic Acid (number of ampules)	7.09±3.40	5.81±1.82	0.014

CCT, Cross-clamp time; CPB, Cardiopulmonary bypass

^*Data are presented as mean±SD or median (IQR_25-75%).