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Brlecic PE, Hogan KJ, Treffalls JA, Sylvester CB, Coselli JS, Moon MR, Rosengart TK, Chatterjee S, Ghanta RK. Safety of Early Discharge After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Nationwide Readmissions Analysis. Ann Thorac Surg 2024; 118:701-710. [PMID: 38950725 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2024.05.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND We determined the safety of early discharge after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with uncomplicated postoperative courses and compared outcomes with routine discharge in a national cohort. We identified preoperative factors associated with readmission after early discharge after CABG. METHODS The Nationwide Readmissions Database was queried to identify patients undergoing CABG from January 2016 to December 2018. Patients were stratified based on length of stay (LOS) as early (≤4 days) vs routine (5-10 days) discharge. Patients were excluded with hospital courses indicative of complicated stays (emergent procedures, LOS >10 days, discharge to extended care facility or with home health, index hospitalization mortality). Propensity score matching was performed to compare outcomes between cohorts. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with readmission after early discharge. RESULTS During the study period, 91,861 patients underwent CABG with an uncomplicated postoperative course (∼20% of CABG population). Of these, 31% (28,790 of 91,861) were discharged early, and 69% (63,071 of 91,861) were routinely discharged. After propensity score matching, patients discharged early had lower readmission rates at 30 days, 90 days, and up to 1 year (P < .001 for all). The index hospitalization cost was lower with early discharge ($26,676 vs $32,859; P < .001). Early discharge was associated with a lower incidence of nosocomial infection at the index hospitalization (0.17% vs 0.81%, P < .001) and readmission from infection (14.5% vs 18%, P = .016). CONCLUSIONS Early discharge after uncomplicated CABG can be considered in a highly selective patient population. Early-discharge patients are readmitted less frequently than matched routine-discharge patients, with a lower incidence of readmission from infection. Appropriate postdischarge processes to facilitate early discharge after CABG should be further pursued.
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- Paige E Brlecic
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Medical Scientist Training Program, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Medical Scientist Training Program, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas.
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Liu T, Devlin PJ, Whippo B, Vassallo P, Hoel A, Pham DT, Johnston DR, Chris Malaisrie S, Mehta CK. Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and Readmission in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Repair. J Surg Res 2024; 296:772-780. [PMID: 38382156 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.12.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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INTRODUCTION We examined the association of socioeconomic status as defined by median household income quartile (MHIQ) with mortality and readmission patterns following open repair of acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) in a nationally representative registry. METHODS Adults who underwent open repair of ATAAD were selected using the US Nationwide Readmissions Database and stratified by MHIQ. Patients were selected based on diagnostic and procedural codes. The primary endpoint was 30-d readmission. RESULTS Between 2016 and 2019, 10,288 individuals (65% male) underwent open repair for ATAAD. Individuals in the lowest income quartile were younger (median: 60 versus 64, P < 0.05) but had greater Elixhauser comorbidity burden (5.9 versus 5.7, P < 0.05). Across all groups, in-hospital mortality was approximately 15% (P = 0.35). On multivariable analysis adjusting for baseline comorbidity burden, low socioeconomic status was associated with increased readmission at 90 d, but not at 30 d. Concomitant renal disease (odds ratio [OR], 1.68; P < 0.001), pulmonary disease (OR, 1.26; P < 0.001), liver failure (OR 1.2, P = 0.04), and heart failure (OR, 1.17; P < 0.001) were all associated with readmission at 90 d. The primary indication for readmission was most commonly cardiac (33%), infectious (16.5%), and respiratory (9%). CONCLUSIONS In patients who undergo surgery for ATAAD, lower MHIQ was associated with higher odds of readmission following open repair. While early readmission for individuals living in the lowest income communities is likely attributable to greater baseline comorbidity burden, we observed that 90-d readmission rates are associated with lower MHIQ regardless of comorbidity burden. Further investigation is required to determine which patient-level and system-level interventions are needed to reduce readmissions in the immediate postoperative period for resource poor areas.
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- Tom Liu
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
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Brlecic PE, Hogan KJ, Treffalls JA, Sylvester CB, Coselli JS, Moon MR, Rosengart TK, Chatterjee S, Ghanta RK. Socioeconomic disparities in procedural choice and outcomes after aortic valve replacement. JTCVS OPEN 2023; 16:139-157. [PMID: 38204692 PMCID: PMC10775113 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2023.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Objective To identify potential socioeconomic disparities in the procedural choice of patients undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) versus transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and in readmission outcomes after SAVR or TAVR. Methods The Nationwide Readmissions Database was queried to identify a total of 243,691 patients who underwent isolated SAVR and TAVR between January 2016 and December 2018. Patients were stratified according to a tiered socioeconomic status (SES) metric comprising patient factors including education, literacy, housing, employment, insurance status, and neighborhood median income. Multivariable analyses were used to assess the effect of SES on procedural choice and risk-adjusted readmission outcomes. Results SAVR (41.4%; 100,833 of 243,619) was performed less frequently than TAVR (58.6%; 142,786 of 243,619). Lower SES was more frequent among patients undergoing SAVR (20.2% [20,379 of 100,833] vs 19.4% [27,791 of 142,786]; P < .001). Along with such variables as small hospital size, drug abuse, arrhythmia, and obesity, lower SES was independently associated with SAVR relative to TAVR (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.17; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.11 to 1.24). After SAVR, but not after TAVR, lower SES was independently associated with increased readmission at 30 days (aOR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.07-1.32), 90 days (aOR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.15-1.41), and 1 year (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.11 to 1.28; P < .05 for all). Conclusions Our study findings indicate that socioeconomic disparities exist in the procedural choice for patients undergoing AVR. Patients with lower SES had increased odds of undergoing SAVR, as well as increased odds of readmission after SAVR, but not after TAVR, supporting that health inequities exist in the surgical care of socioeconomically disadvantaged patients.
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- Paige E. Brlecic
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
- Medical Scientist Training Program, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
- Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Tex
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
- Medical Scientist Training Program, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Tex
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Tex
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Tex
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Tex
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Tex
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James L, Iribarne A. Failure to Rescue in Cardiac Surgery: A Need for Improved Reporting. Ann Thorac Surg 2023; 116:1318-1319. [PMID: 37230273 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2023.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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- Les James
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital, 501 Seaview Ave, Ste 202, Staten Island, NY 10305.
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Sylvester CB, Ryan CT, Frankel WC, Zea-Vera R, Zhang Q, Wall MJ, Moon MR, Coselli JS, Rosengart TK, Chatterjee S, Ghanta RK. Readmissions After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Influence of Prosthesis Type. J Surg Res 2023; 287:124-133. [PMID: 36933543 PMCID: PMC10131584 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Prosthesis choice during aortic valve replacement (AVR) weighs lifelong anticoagulation with mechanical valves (M-AVR) against structural valve degeneration in bioprosthetic valves (B-AVR). METHODS The Nationwide Readmissions Database was queried to identify patients who underwent isolated surgical AVR between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2018, stratifying by prothesis type. Propensity score matching was used to compare risk-adjusted outcomes. Readmission at 1 y was estimated with Kaplan-Meier (KM) analysis. RESULTS Patients (n = 109,744) who underwent AVR (90,574 B-AVR and 19,170 M-AVR) were included. B-AVR patients were older (median 68 versus 57 y; P < 0.001) and had more comorbidities (mean Elixhauser score: 11.8 versus 10.7; P < 0.001) compared to M-AVR patients. After matching (n = 36,951), there was no difference in age (58 versus 57 y; P = 0.6) and Elixhauser score (11.0 versus 10.8; P = 0.3). B-AVR patients had similar in-hospital mortality (2.3% versus 2.3%; P = 0.9) and cost (mean: $50,958 versus $51,200; P = 0.4) compared with M-AVR patients. However, B-AVR patients had shorter length of stay (8.3 versus 8.7 d; P < 0.001) and fewer readmissions at 30 d (10.3% versus 12.6%; P < 0.001) and 90 d (14.8% versus 17.8%; P < 0.001), and 1 y (P < 0.001, KM analysis). Patients undergoing B-AVR were less likely to be readmitted for bleeding or coagulopathy (5.7% versus 9.9%; P < 0.001) and effusions (9.1% versus 11.9%; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS B-AVR patients had similar early outcomes compared to M-AVR patients, but lower rates of readmission. Bleeding, coagulopathy, and effusions are drivers of excess readmissions in M-AVR patients. Readmission reduction strategies targeting bleeding and improved anticoagulation management are warranted in the first year following AVR.
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- Christopher B Sylvester
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Medical Scientist Training Program, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
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Nowrouzi R, Sylvester CB, Treffalls JA, Zhang Q, Rosengart TK, Coselli JS, Moon MR, Ghanta RK, Chatterjee S. Chronic kidney disease, risk of readmission, and progression to end-stage renal disease in 519,387 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. JTCVS OPEN 2022; 12:147-157. [PMID: 36590720 PMCID: PMC9801293 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2022.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
Abstract
Objective The association between chronic kidney disease and adverse outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting is well established; in contrast, the association between chronic kidney disease and readmission has been less thoroughly investigated. We hypothesized that patients at higher chronic kidney disease stages have greater risk of readmission, poorer operative outcomes, and greater hospitalization cost. Methods Using the 2016-2018 Nationwide Readmissions Database, we identified 519,387 patients who underwent isolated coronary artery bypass grafting. Patients were stratified by chronic kidney disease stage based on International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision classification. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess risk factors for in-hospital mortality and 90-day readmission. Results Hospital readmission, in-hospital mortality, and cost progressively increased with worsening chronic kidney disease stage; patients with end-stage renal disease had the highest in-hospital mortality rate (7.2%), hospitalization costs ($59,616) (P < .001), and 90-day readmission rate (40%) (P < .001). Chronic kidney disease stage greater than 3 was associated with in-hospital mortality (odds ratio, 1.56, 95% confidence interval, 1.40-1.73; P < .001) and 90-day readmission (odds ratio, 1.66, 95% confidence interval, 1.56-1.76; P < .001). At 30 days after discharge, new-onset dialysis dependence was more frequent in patients readmitted with chronic kidney disease 4 to 5 (8.9%; n = 1495) than in patients with chronic kidney disease 1 to 3 (1.4%; n = 8623) and patients without chronic kidney disease (0.3%; n = 38,885). At 90 days after discharge, dialysis dependence increased to 11.1% (n = 1916) in readmitted patients with chronic kidney disease 4 to 5 but remained stable for patients with chronic kidney disease 1 to 3 (1.4%; n = 10,907) and patients without chronic kidney disease (0.3%; n = 50,200). Conclusions Chronic kidney disease stage is strongly associated with mortality, new-onset dialysis dependence, readmission, and higher cost after coronary artery bypass grafting. Patients with chronic kidney disease 4 and 5 and patients with end-stage renal disease are readmitted at the highest rates. Although further research is needed, a targeted approach may reduce costly readmissions and improve outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with chronic kidney disease.
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Key Words
- CABG, coronary artery bypass grafting
- CI, confidence interval
- CKD, chronic kidney disease
- ESRD, end-stage renal disease
- ICD-10, International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision
- ICD-10-CM, International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification
- LOS, length of stay
- NRD, National Readmissions Database
- coronary artery bypass grafting
- end-stage renal disease
- kidney disease
- national readmissions database
- readmissions
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- Ryan Nowrouzi
- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex,Medical Scientist Training Program, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
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- Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Tex
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex,Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Tex
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex,Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Tex
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex,Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Tex
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex,Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Tex
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex,Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Tex,Address for reprints: Subhasis Chatterjee, MD, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, MS 390, Houston, TX 77030.
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Iribarne A, Young MN. Assessing Quality of Cardiac Surgical Care at Safety-Net Hospitals. Ann Thorac Surg 2022; 114:709-710. [PMID: 35331703 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2022.02.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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- Alexander Iribarne
- Section of Cardiac Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon NH 03766.
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- Section of Cardiac Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon NH 03766
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