Comparison of baseline characteristics in patients undergoing parathyroidectomies between those who reported chest pain postoperatively and those who did not
| Patient characteristics | Patients with chest pain (n = 14/295) | Patients without chest pain (n = 281/295) | p value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 64.2 | 66.4 | 0.68 |
| Female sex | 93% | 70% | 0.08 |
| BMI | 26.8 | 24.4 | 0.15 |
| Cardiovascular risk factors | 6.1% | 4.6% | 0.56 |
| ASA classification | 2.46 | 2.38 | 0.86 |
| Length of OR stay, hr | 1.25 | 1.12 | 0.54 |
| Length of hospital stay, d | 1.20 | 0.74 | 0.07 |
| History of anxiety disorder | 21% | 4% | 0.02 |
ASA = American Society of Anesthesiologists; BMI = body mass index; OR = operating room.
↵* Calculated using Fisher exact test and Student t test for categorical and continuous variables, respectively.