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Trends in per-operative parameters and postoperative complications associated with coronary artery bypass graft

Azam Jan1, Muhammad Khizar Hayat2, Mohammad Ahmed Arsalan Khan3

  • 1Dr. Azam Jan, MD, Diplomate American Board of General Surgery (USA), Diplomate American Board of Thoracic (Cardiothoracic) Surgery (USA) Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Rehman Medical Institute (RMI), Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
|December 16, 2021
PubMed

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This study analyzed coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients over four years, finding improved per-operative parameters and outcomes. However, mortality rates in this tertiary care hospital were higher than in developed nations.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) remains a critical intervention for severe coronary artery disease.
  • Understanding per-operative parameters and early outcomes is essential for optimizing patient care and surgical techniques.
  • Tertiary care hospitals manage a significant volume of complex cardiac surgical cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate trends in per-operative parameters for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) procedures.
  • To assess early patient outcomes following CABG surgery over a four-year period.
  • To identify patterns in risk factors and mortality associated with CABG.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional descriptive study design was employed.
  • Data from 1,613 isolated CABG procedures performed between June 2017 and June 2020 were analyzed.
  • Statistical analysis focused on qualitative data, with p<0.05 considered significant.

Main Results:

  • Dyslipidemia was the most prevalent risk factor (71.8%).
  • Perfusion time and Left Internal Mammary Artery (LIMA) use remained stable; ICU stay and drainage levels showed minimal change.
  • Mortality rates peaked in 2018 and decreased to 3.57% by 2020.

Conclusions:

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery demonstrated improved per-operative parameters and outcomes over the study period.
  • A higher non-risk-stratified mortality rate was observed compared to developed countries.
  • The study highlights the need for continued monitoring and potential interventions to further reduce CABG-related mortality.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cardiothoracic SurgeryCoronary Artery BypassIntensive care units

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