Table 1 Comparison of discrete variables between patients who developed AF following CABG with those who did not have the arrhythmia following the surgery (Chi-squares test)
Particulars (patients in the group) | AF positive (n = 144) | AF negative (n = 613) | Odds Ratio | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Males (558) | 107 | 456 | 0.97 | 0.89 |
Smoker (476) | 86 | 390 | 0.87 | 0.45 |
COPD (149) | 25 | 124 | 0.84 | 0.46 |
Hypertension (634) | 129 | 505 | 1.92 | 0.017 |
Diabetes (262) | 56 | 206 | 1.27 | 0.21 |
Aspirin (693) | 133 | 560 | 1.16 | 0.66 |
Clopidogrel (261) | 56 | 205 | 1.27 | 0.21 |
Beta-blockers (606) | 118 | 488 | 1.17 | 0.51 |
ACEI(260) | 52 | 208 | 1.01 | 0.75 |
ARB (94) | 15 | 79 | 0.78 | 0.41 |
Statins (557) | 107 | 450 | 1.28 | 0.71 |
Sternal infections (1) | 1 | 0 | - | 0.38 |
Prolonged ventilation (27) | 10 | 17 | 2.64 | 0.01 |