Impact of smoking on the outcomes of minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tobacco smoking has been associated with an increased risk of complications after conventional coronary surgery. However, the impact of smoking on the risk of postoperative complications in minimally invasive coronary surgery is yet to be studied. We aimed to analyze the impact of the preoperative smoking status on the short- and long-term outcomes of minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting (MIDCAB) in the context of isolated surgical revascularization or in association with percutaneous coronary intervention.

Methods

This was a retrospective observational study of all patients undergoing MIDCAB at our institution between 2006 and 2020. Patients were divided into three groups: active smokers, ex-smokers who have quit smoking for at least 1 month

SUBMITTER: Shahin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9862783 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature