Abstract Introduction Uncertainty remains regarding whether the time of day that cardiac surgery is performed affects postoperative outcomes or if the observed variation can be explained by patient or surgical..
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Abstract Background Cardiac surgery is associated with significant mortality and complication risks. This study aims to develop an interpretable machine learning (ML) model to predict adverse outcomes (AOs) after cardiac..
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Abstract Background Prehabilitation in cardiac surgery is a multidisciplinary approach aimed at optimizing the clinical and functional status of patients awaiting elective procedures. Interventions addressing nutrition, physical activity, psychological support..
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Abstract Importance The phenomenon of a weekend effect refers to a higher potential for adverse outcomes in patients receiving care over the weekend. Few prior studies have comprehensively investigated the effects of postoperative..
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Abstract Importance It has been reported that women undergoing coronary artery bypass have higher mortality and morbidity compared with men but it is unclear if the difference has decreased over the..
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Abstract Background Ever since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the world medical landscape has changed dramatically. As cardiac surgeons we not only have the duty to protect our patients and..
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Abstract is associated with impairment of cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and renal physiology with significant perioperative consequences and has been linked with higher morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery. Cardiac surgery..
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