Temporal characteristics of same versus subsequent admission NCS
| Same admission NCS | Subsequent admission NCS | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 36 | 33 | – |
| Median time from LVAD to NCS (days) | 15 (10–28) | 329 (149–582) | <0.001 |
| Median length of stay after NCS (days) | 28 (17–46) | 12 (8–17) | <0.001 |
| Median survival after LVAD implant (days) | 180 95% CI at least 105 | 1737 95% CI at least 563 | 0.018 |
Values in parentheses for median time from LVAD to NCS and median length of stay after NCS represent the IQR around the median. Upper limit of 95% CI for median survival cannot be calculated based on the available data.
LVAD, left ventricular assist device; NCS, non-cardiac surgery.