Postoperative ICU admission occurred for 27% of the regional anesthesia patients, 35% of the general patients, and 42% of the local anesthesia patients. The rate among the regional patients was significantly less than in the other two groups, but the difference in rates between the general and local anesthesia patients did not reach statistical significance.
The ENGAGE registry was organized and sponsored by Medtronic, which markets the Endurant stent. Dr. Stokmans and his associates received an unrestricted research grant from Medtronic. Dr. Stokmans said that he had no other disclosures.