Table 5 Postoperative characteristics and clinical outcomes
Variables | RIPC+RIPostC (n = 60) | Control (n = 60) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Length of ICU stay (d) | 3.9(3, 5.8) | 4(3, 6) | 0.63 |
ICU stay >7d | 10(16.7%) | 8(13.3%) | 0.61 |
ICU stay >14d | 6(10%) | 4(6.7%) | 0.51 |
Mechanical ventilation time (h) | 35(22, 44.5) | 28.5(22, 41.8) | 0.39 |
Mechanical ventilation time > 48 h | 12(20%) | 11(18.3%) | 0.75 |
Mechanical ventilation time > 72 h | 9(15%) | 4(6.7%) | 0.13 |
Postoperative hospital stay (d) | 16(13, 22.5) | 15(12.3, 22.8) | 0.81 |
Postoperative hospital stay >28d | 11(18.3%) | 6(10%) | 0.19 |
In-hospital death | 2(3.3%) | 0 | 0.50 |
New onset stroke | 1(1.7%) | 0 | 1 |
Renal failure requiring dialysis | 2(3.3%) | 1(1.7%) | 1 |
IABP support | 4(6.7%) | 6(10%) | 0.51 |
ECMO support | 3(5%) | 2(3.3%) | 1 |
Atrial fibrillation | 3(5%) | 0 | 0.24 |
Use of a temporary pacemaker | 4(6.7%) | 0 | 0.12 |
Arrhythmia requiring treatment | 4(6.7%) | 1(1.7%) | 0.36 |
Re-operation | 3(5%) | 3(5%) | 1 |
Re-intubation | 1(1.7%) | 1(1.7%) | 1 |
Tracheotomy | 1(1.7%) | 1(1.7%) | 1 |
Pulmonary infection | 14(23.3%) | 24(40%) | 0.05 |
Deep sternal infection | 3(5%) | 0 | 0.24 |
Gastrointestinal bleeding | 3(5%) | 0 | 0.24 |