Predictors for Late Reoperation After Surgical Repair of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection.

CONCLUSIONS: We found several risk factors for both late reoperation and mortality. Specifically, aortic diameter in the early phase after initial surgery and non-use of β blockers were strong predictors. The F/T index may also be a new and useful indicator for late reoperation. PMID: 29501645 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research