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Glycemic control in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: Clinical features, predictors, and outcomes

Judson B. Williams, Eric D. Peterson, Álvaro Albrecht, Shuang Li, Sameer Hirji, T. Bruce Ferguson, Peter K. Smith, Renato D. Lópes

Journal of Critical Care · 2017

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Summary

This observational study, as suggested by the title, investigated glycaemic control in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery, examining how perioperative glucose management relates to clinical outcomes. The authors identified predictive factors associated with glycaemic control and assessed their relationship to post-operative morbidity and mortality. The work contributes to critical care literature on the clinical significance of glucose regulation during major cardiac surgery.

Regional applicability

Findings on perioperative glycaemic management in cardiac surgery are applicable to UK critical care and cardiac surgical practice, though implementation may vary by NHS trust protocols and resource availability.

Key measures

Blood glucose levels during and after coronary artery bypass graft surgery; predictors of glycaemic control; post-operative clinical outcomes

Outcomes reported

The study examined glycaemic control in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery, assessing clinical features, predictive factors, and post-operative outcomes.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Dietary patterns & chronic disease
Study type
Research
Study design
Observational cohort
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
United States
System type
Human clinical
DOI
10.1016/j.jcrc.2017.09.013
Catalogue ID
BFmoef2oy6-po9yc2

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