Abstract:Methods: An effort to increase BB utilization was implemented in 2003 at 11 centers participating in the Vascular Study Group of New England (VS GNE). A 90% target was set and feedback given at bi-annual meetings. BB usage (Ͻ 1-mo preoperative (P) vs chronic (C)) and POMI rates were prospectively collected among patients undergoing open AAA repair (n ϭ 926) and lower extremity bypass (n ϭ 2123) from 2003 through 2008. Predictors of POMI were determined using multivariate logistic regression. Rates of BB utiliz… Show more
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