Outcome variable

Perceval (n = 42)

Magna (n = 28)

p-Value

Platelet transfusion

10 (24%)

10 (36%)

N/S

Fresh frozen plasma transfusion

12 (29%)

12 (43%)

N/S

Cryoprecipitate transfusion

3 (7%)

1 (4%)

N/S

In-hospital mortality

1 (2%)

0

N/S

Re-explored for bleeding/tamponade

3 (7%)

1 (4%)

N/S

Length of ICU stay (days)

Mean ± SD

4.1 ± 1.9

6.9 ± 13.8

0.001*

Length of hospital stay (days)

Mean ± SD

13.7 ± 7.0

17.7 ± 14.5

0.001*

Neurological complication

0

1 (4%)

N/S

Atrial fibrillation

4 (10%)

2 (7%)

N/S

Renal complication

2 (5%)

1 (4%)

N/S

Permanent pacemaker

2 (5%)

3 (11%)

N/S

Low cardiac output state

0

2 (7%)

N/S

Respiratory complications

4 (10%)

2 (7%)

N/S

Sternal Wound infection

1 (2%)

0

N/S