Predicting Factors Affecting Survival Rate in Patients Undergoing On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Using

Alireza Jafarkhani1, Behzad Imani1, Soheila Saeedi2

  • 1Department of Operating Room, School of Paramedicine Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Hamadan Iran.

Health Science Reports
|January 23, 2025
PubMed

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Predicting survival after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is challenging. This review identified key factors like age and renal function using machine learning to improve patient survival predictions post-CABG.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Medical Informatics
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a critical intervention for coronary artery disease.
  • Accurate prediction of patient survival post-CABG remains a significant clinical challenge.
  • Machine learning (ML) offers potential for enhancing survival prediction accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review literature on ML techniques for predicting patient survival after CABG.
  • To identify key factors influencing survival rates in patients undergoing CABG surgery.
  • To enhance understanding of patient outcomes and inform clinical management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was performed from January 1, 2015, to January 20, 2024.
  • Databases searched included PubMed, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and Web of Science.
  • The review followed PRISMA guidelines, including 24 selected studies predicting CABG patient survival.

Main Results:

  • A total of 1330 articles were initially identified, with 24 meeting inclusion criteria.
  • 43 distinct factors influencing survival rates post-CABG were identified.
  • Age, ejection fraction, diabetes mellitus, cerebrovascular history, and renal function were consistently significant predictors.

Conclusions:

  • This review highlights key predictors of survival after CABG surgery.
  • Machine learning techniques can significantly improve the accuracy of survival predictions.
  • Identifying high-risk patients using these factors enables personalized management and therapeutic strategies.
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