Table 2 Vascular surgical procedures and anesthetic techniques
No preoperative β-blocker (n = 76) | Preoperative β-blocker (n = 137) | P-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arterio-venous grafts | 41 | 102 | <0.01 | |
Peripheral Revascularizations (e.g., femoral-popliteal bypass) | 7 | 12 | 0.79 | |
Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair | 9 | 5 | 0.04 | |
Procedures | Wound Exploration and Debridements | 3 | 3 | 0.66 |
Amputations | 12 | 8 | 0.03 | |
Above Knee | 2 | 2 | 0.62 | |
Below Knee | 8 | 4 | 0.03 | |
Foot | 2 | 2 | 0.62 | |
Carotid Endarterectomy | 4 | 6 | 0.74 | |
IVC filter | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | |
Anesthetic techniques | Regional | Total = 22 | Total = 31 | 0.32 |
Neuraxial | 16 | 17 | 0.11 | |
Peripheral Nerve Block | 6 | 14 | 0.63 | |
Monitored Anesthesia Care | 54 | 106 | 0.32 |