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.
Article Type
Original Study
Subject Area
Cardiothoracic Surgery
IRB Number
IHC00082
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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
