Abstract Background Patients in the postoperative period of myocardial revascularization (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting – CABG) surgery admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) are at risk of complications which increase the length of stay and morbidity and mortality. Therefore, early recognition of these risks is essential to optimize prevention strategies and a satisfactory clinical outcome. Objective To analyze the performance of severity indices in predicting complications in patients in the postoperative of CABG during the ICU stay. Methods A […]

Abstract Background Patients in the postoperative period of myocardial revascularization (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting – CABG) surgery admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) are at risk of complications which increase the length of stay and morbidity and mortality. Therefore, early recognition of these risks is essential to optimize prevention strategies and a satisfactory clinical outcome. Objective To analyze the performance of severity indices in predicting complications in patients in the postoperative of CABG during the ICU stay. Methods A […]

Abstract Background: Studies have shown the benefits of rapid reperfusion therapy in acute myocardial infarction. However, there are still delays during transport of patients to primary angioplasty. Objective: To evaluate whether there is a difference in total ischemic time between patients transferred from other hospitals compared to self-referred patients in our institution. Methods: Historical cohort study including patients with acute myocardial infarction treated between April 2014 and September 2015. Patients were divided into transferred patients (group A) and self-referred patients […]