TABLE 4

Peri- and postoperative characteristics in the bosentan monotherapy and bosentan/metformin combination therapy groups

BosentanBosentan/metformin
Patients undergoing operation n (%)40 (83.3%)38 (86.4%)
CPB time min48±1356±13
Cross-clamping time min26±924±8
Hospital mortality0 (0%)0 (0%)
Mechanical ventilation time h18±816±6
Length of ICU stay h36±928±6
Length of hospital stay days12±610±4
Infection4 (10%)6 (15.8%)
Reintubation3 (7.5%)2 (5.3%)
Tracheotomy1 (2.5%)0 (0%)
Arrhythmia12 (30%)9 (23.7%)
Neurologic complication2 (5%)3 (7.9%)

Data are presented as mean±sd or n (%). CPB: cardiopulmonary bypass; ICU: intensive care unit.