Outcomes of Conventional Cardiac Surgery in Patients with Severely Reduced Ejection Fraction in the Modern Era

ConclusionsDespite a high-risk profile, patients with reduced preoperative LVEF can undergo conventional cardiac surgery with acceptable outcomes. The majority of patients, including those on preoperative inotropes, were alive and free from heart failure readmissions at 5-years.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research