Left ventricular size and outcomes in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction < 20%

ConclusionsLVEF is more important than LV size in predicting outcomes following cardiac surgery. However, in patients undergoing isolated CABG, LV size has an interactive effect with LVEF and can potentially aid the decision-making process. Risk adjustment models employing only LVEF may be inaccurate, particularly with respect to isolated CABG procedures.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research