Research Article

Effects of Minimal Extracorporeal Circulation on the Systemic Inflammatory Response and the Need for Transfusion after Coronary Bypass Grafting Surgery

Table 5

C-reactive protein levels.

Group CGroup MP

CRP (C-reactive protein)Preop3.25 ± 3.012.64 ± 1.70P = 0.73
End-CBP2.54 ± 2.433.46 ± 2.66P = 0.63
Postop-24th hour64.49 ± 20.2478.63 ± 40.45P = 0.1
Postop-48th hour239.22 ± 46.05215.20 ± 79.59P = 0.25