- Operative characteristics (N=54).
| Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Time from symptoms to surgery (days), mean±SD | 15.4±11.2 |
| Operated side | |
| Right side | 29 (53.7) |
| Left side | 25 (46.3) |
| Anesthesia | |
| General anesthesia | 53 (98.1) |
| Regional anesthesia | 1 (1.9) |
| Patch | |
| Pericardium patch | 51 (94.4) |
| Dacron patch | 3 (5.6) |
| Carotid clamp time (min), mean±SD | 5.3±3.7 |
Values are presented as numbers and precentages (%) or mean ± standard deviation (SD).