Vitamin D Deficiency is not Associated with Higher Levels of SYNTAX Score

Objective: To evaluate the association between serum vitamin D (vitD) level and SYNTAX (synergy between percutaneous coronary intervention with taxus and cardiac surgery) score (SS).Methods: The medical records of consecutive patients, who underwent coronary artery bypass graft surgery, were retrospectively reviewed. The study group consisted of 158 patients. Biochemical, clinical, and echocardiographic parameters and SS were evaluated in all patients. The patients were divided into 2 groups according to SS ( ≥23= high,
Source: Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research