Relation between serum creatinine and postoperative results of open-heart surgery

Authors

• Tamer H. Ezeldin, Al-Hada Military Hospital, Armed Forces Hospitals, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 545442908. Fax. +966 (12) 7541610. E-mail: tamerhamoda{at}yahoo.com

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine the impact of preoperative serum creatinine level in non-dialyzable patients on postoperative morbidity and mortality. METHODS: This is a prospective study, where serum creatinine was used to give primary assessment on renal function status preoperatively. This study includes 1,033 patients, who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting, or valve(s) operations. The study took place at Al-Hada Military Hospital, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi between May 2008 and January 2012. Data were statistically analyzed using Chi square (x2) test and multivariable logistic regression, to evaluate the postoperative morbidity and mortality risks associated with low serum creatinine levels. RESULTS: Postoperative mortality increased with high serum creatinine level >1.8 mg/dL (p

Article Type

Research Article

First Page

1020

Last Page

1025

Recommended Citation

Ezeldin, Tamer H. (2013) "Relation between serum creatinine and postoperative results of open-heart surgery," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 34: Iss. 10, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.5833