Variable
Total (n = 128) PPM (n = 34) Non-PPM (n = 94)
P-value
30-day mortality 1 (0.8%) 1 (2.9%) 0 (0%) .27
In-hospital mortality 1 (0.8%) 1 (2.9%) 0 (0%) .27
Stroke 2 (1.6%) 1 (2.9%) 1 (1.1%) .46
Re-exploration for bleeding 5 (3.9%) 1 (2.9%) 4 (4.3%) 1.000
New onset of atrial fibrillation 21 (16.4%) 5 (14.7%) 16 (17.0%) 1.000
Prolonged ventilation use >48 hours 13 (10.2%) 6 (17.6%) 7 (7.5%) .11