Tag: Heart Bypass
Lower Potassium Threshold After CABG Safe for A-Fib Prevention
In addition to no difference in patient outcomes with lower threshold, the authors say relaxed potassium control is cost-saving
Women Have Lower Risk for Postoperative A-Fib After Cardiac Surgery
Men and women with poAF have higher risk for death than those without poAF, with higher risk seen for women than men
Women Undergoing CABG More Likely to Get Care at Low-Quality Hospitals
More than fourfold higher mortality seen for women receiving CABG at low-quality hospitals than men at high-quality hospitals
Aromatherapy With Peppermint Oil Beneficial After Heart Surgery
Reduction seen in severity of pain and improvement in sleep quality for patients after open-heart surgery
Cardiac Rehab Lowers Risk for Death After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
However, only 12 percent of patients complete all recommended sessions
Women Still at Higher Risk for Adverse Outcomes After CABG
No significant change seen in attributable risk of female sex for operative mortality, composite of operative mortality and morbidity from 2011 to 2020
Outcomes Superior With CABG Versus Multivessel PCI
CABG linked to lower hospital mortality, fewer hospital admissions at three years, less repeat PCI, improved three-year survival
Long-Term Outcomes of PCI, CABG Compared for Multivessel CAD
Findings for median follow-up of 11.8 years reported from multicenter, randomized, controlled trial terminated early due to slow enrollment
Ticagrelor DAPT Linked to Lower Risk for Vein Graft Failure in CABG
But addition of ticagrelor linked to increased risk for BARC type 2, 3, or 5 bleeding events versus aspirin
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Feasible in Patients Over 80
Procedure extends long-term survival but carries surgical risks
