Investigation of Risk Factors Related to the Development of Hepatic Dysfunction in Patients with a Low and Moderate Cardiac Risk During Open-Heart Surgeries

Conclusion: Low EF and prolonged ACC time are significant independent risk factors for early postoperative hyperbilirubinemia during open-heart surgeries with cardiopulmonary bypass. Valve surgeries show a higher incidence of hyperbilirubinemia in comparison to CABG.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research