Table 6 Postoperative outcome
Variable | Control (number = 49) | EPO (number = 49) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Duration of ICU stay (days) | 4.0 ± 5.1 | 3.5 ± 2.8 | 0.593 |
Duration of hospital stay (days) | 14 (12 to 18) | 15 (12 to 18) | 0.695 |
Ventilatory care >48Â hours | 3 (6) | 2 (4) | 0.646 |
Postoperative inotrope use | 17 (35) | 13 (27) | 0.381 |
Re-intubation | 0 (0) | 2 (4) | 0.495 |
Re-operation | 2 (4) | 3 (6) | 1.000 |
Postoperative atrial fibrillation | 14 (29) | 9 (18) | 0.233 |
Stroke | 1 (2) | 2 (4) | 1.000 |
Death | 1 (2) | 0 (0) | 1.000 |