Article Type
Original Study
Subject Area
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Abstract
Background Despite advancements in interventional cardiology, CABG remains essential for many CAD patients. While surgical outcome scoring exists, early post-CABG re-hospitalization remains poorly understood.
Aim of the work This study investigates risk factors and underlying causes of 30-day readmission following elective isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Methods A prospective analysis of 550 consecutive elective isolated CABG patients at the National Heart Institute (January 2022 - June 2023) was undertaken to investigate the 30-day readmission rate, diagnoses, and independent predictors using a follow-up phone call strategy.
Results Analysis revealed a 2.9% (16/545) 30-day readmission rate. Surgical site infection was the most common cause (50%). Notably, no single pre-existing patient characteristic emerged as an independent predictor for early readmission using multivariable logistic regression analysis.
Conclusions Our analysis revealed a non-significant association between established pre-operative risk factors and 30-day readmission following elective isolated CABG. Notably, surgical site infection emerged as the predominant etiology for readmission, exceeding previously documented frequencies.
IRB Number
IHC00082
Keywords
Coronary artery bypass grafting; risk factors; readmission
Recommended Citation
Faragalla, Ahmed A; Elshiemy, Ahmed M; Elhindawy, Sherif A; and Aziz, Ahmed A.
(2024)
"Causes and Predictors of Early 30-Day Rehospitalization after Isolated Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.,"
Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research: Vol. 7:
Iss.
3, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59299/2537-0928.1399
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