Impact of stroke on outcomes following cardiac surgery: Propensity matched analysis

ConclusionPerioperative stroke is a devastating complication following cardiac surgery. Perioperative stroke is associated with significantly inferior outcomes in terms of both morbidity and mortality. Notably a 28% reduction in 1 ‐year survival. Efforts should focus on identifying strategies aimed at reducing the incidence, morbidity, and mortality of perioperative stroke following cardiac surgery.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - October 21, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jayenthan Karunanantham, Jason M. Ali, Nicholas R. Evans, Stephen Webb, Stephen R. Large Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research