Table 2 Preoperative laboratory values and medications
Laboratory values/medication | Group B (n = 513) | Group P (n = 501) |
|---|---|---|
Hemoglobin (g/dl, mean ± SD] | 13.45 ± 1.76 | 13.53 ± 1.93 |
Creatinine (mg/dl, mean ± SD] | 1.14 ± 0.83 | 1.15 ± 0.82 |
Aspirin [n] | 414 (81%) | 395 (79%) |
Clopidogrel [n] | 62 (12%) | 59 (12%) |
Digitalis [n] | 8 (2%) | 4 (1%) |
Diuretics [n] | 180 (35%) | 173 (35%) |
Beta blockers [n] | 327 (64%) | 286 (57%) |
Calcium antagonist [n] | 137 (27%) | 163 (33%) |
Angiotensin-converting enzyme-inhibitors [n] | 344 (67%) | 367 (73%) |
Phenprocoumon [n] | 22 (4%) | 14 (3%) |