Association of Body Mass Index With Postoperative Early Adverse Outcomes in Acute Type a Aortic Dissection Patients in Fujian Province, China: A Retrospective Study
Abstract:Background: Abnormal body mass index (BMI) has been related to a higher risk of adverse perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. However, the effects of BMI in patients with acute type A aortic dissection (AAAD) on postoperative outcomes remain unclear. The aims of this study were to explore the relationships of BMI and postoperative early adverse outcomes in AAAD patientsMethods: Patients who underwent AAAD surgery at Fujian Province Cardiac Medical Research Center from June 2013 to Marc… Show more
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