Hemoglobin A1c and preoperative glycemia as a decision tool to help minimise sternal wound complications: a retrospective study in OPCAB patients.

Jef Van den EyndeAbel Van VlasselaerAnnoushka LaenenDelphine SzecelBart MeurisTom VerbelenSteven JacobsPeter VerbruggheWouter Oosterlinck

Published in: Journal of cardiothoracic surgery (2021)

Under certain conditions, HbA1c and glycemia are associated SWC following OPCAB. These findings are helpful in planning the procedure with minimal risk of SWC.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
risk factors
prognostic factors
patient reported