Table 1 Patient demographics.
Preoperative control n = 20 | Nitroglycerin challenge n = 20 | |
|---|---|---|
Age, years | 67 ± 11 | 64 ± 9 |
Sex, male | 15, 75% | 15, 75% |
euroSCORE II | 1.6 ± 1.5 | 2.7 ± 2.9 |
Performed operation (n, %) | ||
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) | 7, 35% | 8, 40% |
CABG + valve replacement/repair | 3, 15% | 5, 25% |
Valvular surgery only | 7, 35% | 4, 20% |
Aortic surgery | 3, 15% | 3, 15% |
Comorbidities (n, %) | ||
Hypertension | 11, 55% | 17, 85% |
Diabetes | 5, 25% | 8, 40% |
Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (< 30%) | 0, 0% | 3, 15% |
Chronic kidney disease | 0, 0% | 6, 30% |
