A Novel Risk Score Predicts Operative Mortality After Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Repair

ConclusionsAlthough still requiring external validation, the innovative risk score presented necessitates knowledge of lactic acid, serum creatinine, and liver function tests. The algorithm predicts operative mortality with high accuracy and offers clinicians a novel tool to improve preoperative guidance and prognosis.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research