Preoperative Serum Potassium Levels and Perioperative Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery Patients
Article Abstract:
Screening patients who will be having heart surgery to see if they have low potassium levels may reduce the risk of arrhythmias during and after surgery. In a study of 2,402 patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery, 11% had an arrhythmia during surgery and half had an arrhythmia after surgery. Two percent died from some cardiac cause and 3.5% required CPR. Those with low potassium levels had twice the risk of arrhythmia and three times the risk of needing CPR. Patients scheduled for surgery who have low potassium levels should take potassium supplements.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1999
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Off- pump vs conventional coronary artery bypass grafting: early and 1- year graft patency, cost, and quality- of- life outcomes
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Graft patency, clinical and quality-of-life outcomes and cost among patients, while in the hospital and at 1-year follow up are investigated. The results showed that off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) may provide complete revascularization that is durable and cost-effective.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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A multicanter risk index for atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery
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The nature and consequences of atrial fibrillation, after coronary artery bypass graft surgery is assessed and a comprehensive risk index, that identifies the risk for atrial fibrilation is developed.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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