Gender and racial differences in surgical outcomes among adult patients with acute heart failure

Approximately three million U.S. adult women have heart failure (HF), increasing their risk of adverse perioperative outcomes. While gender and racial differences are reported in surgical outcomes, less is known about 30-day perioperative outcomes in HF patients.

Source: Heart and Lung - October 21, 2017 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Cynthia Arslanian-Engoren, Joseph J. Sferra, Milo Engoren Source Type: research