Table 3.
Operative characteristics of the propensity score-matched population.
| Characteristic | No HF, N = 215 1 | HF, N = 215 1 | p-Value 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPB time (min) | 102 (84, 124) | 106 (90, 126) | 0.084 |
| Cross-Clamp time (min) | 65 (53, 79) | 65 (54, 80) | 0.8 |
| OPCAB | 8 (3.7%) | 6 (2.8%) | 0.6 |
| Single ITA used | 176 (82%) | 184 (86%) | 0.3 |
| Double ITA used | 28 (13%) | 20 (9.3%) | 0.2 |
| Complete revascularization | 129 (60%) | 116 (54%) | 0.2 |
| Mechanical circulatory support | 31 (14%) | 54 (25%) | 0.005 |
1 Median (IQR); n (%). 2 Wilcoxon rank sum test; Pearson’s chi-square test 3 OPCAB: Off-pump coronary artery bypass; ITA: internal thoracic artery.