Table 5 Description of complications of matched patients
Complication | No preoperative | Preoperative |
|---|---|---|
| Â | IABP (n = 203) | IABP (n = 203) |
Stroke | 2 (1.0%) | 2 (1.0%) |
Deep sternal wound infection | 2 (1.0%) | 4 (2.0%) |
Respiratory insufficiency | 19 (9.4%) | 45 (22.2%) |
Reoperation for bleeding | 3 (1.5%) | 2 (1.0%) |
Renal failure requiring dialysis | 1 (0.5%) | 4 (2.0%) |
Gastrointestinal complications | 2 (1%) | 5 (2.5%) |
Septicemia | 1 (0.5%) | 3 (1.5%) |
Lower extremity vascular complications | 2 (1.0%) | 1 (0.5%) |
Mortality | 2 (1.0%) | 5 (2.5%) |