Table 2 Postoperative variables
From: Adenosine as cardioprotective in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting
Adenosine group (n = 24) | Control group (n = 25) | p value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mechanical ventilation (hours) | 8 ± 2 | 9 ± 2 | 0.08 | |
ICU stay (days) | 3.2 ± 1.1 | 2.9 ± 1.2 | 0.36 | |
Inotropic score: | At arrival to ICU | 4.7 ± 2.2 | 8.8 ± 3.8 | < 0.001** |
6 h | 4.4 ± 2.1 | 8.0 ± 2.9 | < 0.001** | |
12 h | 3.9 ± 2.0 | 8.5 ± 3.2 | < 0.001** | |
24 h | 3.3 ± 1.8 | 7.9 ± 4.4 | < 0.001** | |
48 h | 3.0 ± 1.6 | 6.6 ± 3.7 | < 0.001** | |