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Outcomes of Expedited Discharge After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Catherine G Williamson1, Shayan Ebrahimian1, Sara Sakowitz1

  • 1Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB), Division of Cardiac Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.

Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
|July 10, 2022
PubMed

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Expedited discharge after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) significantly lowers hospitalization costs and reduces 30-day and 90-day readmission risks. This strategy can improve patient care and decrease healthcare expenses.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Health Economics
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) hospitalization costs are a concern.
  • Expedited discharge is proposed to mitigate these costs.
  • The impact on readmissions needs thorough evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effect of expedited postoperative discharge on readmission rates.
  • To evaluate the impact of expedited discharge on hospitalization costs for isolated CABG patients.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the 2016-2019 Nationwide Readmission Database for adult patients undergoing isolated CABG.
  • Classified patients into expedited (discharge ≤ postoperative day 4) and routine groups.
  • Excluded patients with perioperative complications.

Main Results:

  • Expedited discharge was associated with lower index hospitalization costs ($28,543 vs $34,114).
  • Reduced 30-day (4.6% vs 7.3%) and 90-day (5.6% vs 8.7%) nonelective readmissions were observed.
  • Expedited discharge independently reduced odds of 30-day and 90-day readmissions and hospitalization costs.

Conclusions:

  • Expedited discharge significantly decreases costs and readmission risks for CABG patients.
  • This approach can enhance postoperative care and reduce healthcare spending in the U.S.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cardiac surgeryCostsERASExpedited discharge

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