| Variable |
Group A (n = 88) |
Group B (n = 88) |
P- value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrial fibrillation | 42 (47.7%) | 26 (29.5%) |
P = 0.020* (Significant) |
| Death | - | - | - |
| Post – operative MI | 3 (3.41%) | 1 (1.13%) | P = 0.610 |
| Chest infection | 4 (4.54%) | 8 (9.09%) | P = 0.368 |
| Serum potassium level before AF (mmol/L) | 4.2 ± 0.35 | 4.1 ± 0.43 | P = 0.092 |
| Inotropic support | 40 (45.5%) | 39 (44.3%) | P = 0.742 |
| Drainage (ml) | 496.5 ±150.3 | 474.3 ±131.6 | P = 0.298 |
| Duration of Hospital stay (days) | 7.2 ± 1.6 | 6.5 ± 1.2 |
P = 0.003 * (Significant) |
| Postoperative mediastinitis (%) | - | - | - |
| Superficial wound infections | - | - | - |
| Postoperative CRP levels(mg/l) 1st post-operative day 2nd post-operative day |
67.2 ± 30.9 161 ± 48.0 |
58.0 ± 26.9 118 ± 38.7 |
<0.036* (Significant) <0.0001* (Significant) |