| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2873936 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Multiple variables affect LOS after TECAB. Older patients, patients on hemodialysis, patients with cerebrovascular disease, and those with higher general risk scores should expect prolonged LOS. Intraoperative surgical difficulties and conversion to open coronary artery bypass grafting also lead to extended LOS. Postoperative events that are known to prolong LOS in open coronary artery bypass grafting also prolong LOS after TECAB.
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Authors
Jeffrey D. MD, Nikolaos MD, Patricia T. BS, Markus MD, Mukta MD, Daniel L. MD, Eric J. MD, PhD, Johannes MD,