OBJECTIVE: Propensity score (PS) analyses attempt to control for confounding in
nonexperimental studies by adjusting for the likelihood that a given patient is exposed. Such …

BACKGROUND: Uncertainty continues to surround the relative benefits and harms of
conventional coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and off-pump coronary artery bypass …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of off-pump coronary bypass
surgery (OPCAB) on mortality and morbidity. Background: Despite its potential for reducing …

BACKGROUND: Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery is becoming increasingly popular
despite the lack of sufficient evidence from randomized trials. The aim of our prospective …

BACKGROUND: Acute renal failure after cardiac surgery is associated with a high morbidity
and mortality, particularly when associated with hemodialysis. The aim of the study was to …

Increasing interest is being shown in beating heart (off‐pump) coronary artery surgery
(OPCAB) because, compared with operations performed with cardiopulmonary bypass …

BACKGROUND: Acute kidney injury (AKI) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is
associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Controversy exists regarding whether an …

Aim This study aimed to determine the effects of an early mobilization protocol performed in
patients who underwent cardiac surgery on post‐operative outcomes. Background Post …

BACKGROUND: Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery reduces the
intraoperative cerebral embolic load and may therefore cause less brain injury. The main …

Coronary artery bypass grafting is a highly investigated surgical procedure and yet
continues to attract rigorous research aimed at reducing observed and potential morbidity …