Table 3.
Operative data
| Variable | BMT (n = 11) | FS/HS (n = 38) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median cardiopulmonary bypass time, min | 71 (61, 83) | 67 (52, 86) | 0.85 |
| Median cross-clamp time, min | 0 (0,0) | 0 (0,0) | > 0.99 |
| Concomitant procedure | 0 | 5 (13) | 0.57 |
| Implanted device | 0.24 | ||
| HeartMate II | 0 | 7 | |
| HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device | 7 | 23 | |
| HeartMate III | 4 | 8 |
Continuous variables are represented as median (interquartile range); values for categorical variables are n (%). Concomitant procedures included tricuspid valve repair and patent foramen ovale closure.
BMT, bilateral minithoracotomy; FS/HS, full sternotomy or hemisternotomy.