Figures
Figure 1
A. Re-sternotomy for isolated aortic valve replacement (group 1) versus
re-sternotomy for aortic valve replacement with another concomitant
cardiac procedure (group2), log rank p= 0.205.
B. Comparison of composite outcome of perioperative complications of
sternal wound infection, re-exploration for bleeding or tamponade, renal
replacement therapy and/or length of stay >30 days (log
rank p=0.023)
C. Cardiovascular injury versus safe entry at re-sternotomy,5 years, log
rank p=0.025.
Figure 2
The survival for re-sternotomy was significantly worse compared to age
matched first time isolated AVR (2000-2019) and the age matched general
UK population, log rank p<0.0001