Ahmed Zaky, Duraid S Younan, Bradley Meers, David Miller, Ryan L Melvin, David Benz, James Davies, Brent Kidd, Mali Mathru, Ashita Tolwani
There is no current consensus on the follow up of kidney function in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The main objectives of this pilot study is to collect preliminary data on kidney function decline encountered on the first postoperative visit of patients who have had CPB and to identify predictors of kidney function decline post hospital discharge. Design: Retrospective chart review. Adult patients undergoing open heart procedures utilizing CPB. Patient demographics, type of procedure, pre-, intra-, and postoperative clinical, hemodynamic echocardiographic, and laboratory data were abstracted from electronic medical records...
March 20, 2024: Scientific Reports