Hemoglobin A1c and preoperative glycemia as a decision tool to help minimise sternal wound complications: a retrospective study in OPCAB patients

Hemoglobin A1c and preoperative glycemia as a decision tool to help minimise sternal wound complications: a retrospective study in OPCAB patients

Abstract Background Poor glycemic control has been associated with an increased risk of wound complications after various types of operations. However, it remains unclear how hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and preoperative glycemia can be used in clinical decision-making to prevent sternal wound complicatio...

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Main Authors: Jef Van den Eynde, Abel Van Vlasselaer, Annoushka Laenen, Delphine Szecel, Bart Meuris, Tom Verbelen, Steven Jacobs, Peter Verbrugghe, Wouter Oosterlinck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Diabetes mellitus
Glycemia
HbA1c
OPCAB
Sternal wound complications
Sternal wound infections
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01580-1

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