Multivariable analysis reveals acute hyperglycaemia raises mortality risk in diabetes patients post cardiac surgery, suggesting critical glycaemic control is vital.
Key Points
Acute hyperglycaemia significantly raises mortality risk in patients with diabetes after cardiac surgery, indicating urgent need for glycaemic management.
A cumulative dose of hyperglycaemia and glycated haemoglobin levels are critical metrics—27% of patients had diabetes while total patients stood at 9132.
Multivariable analysis applied to the MIMIC IV database shows strong correlations between hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia, and post-operative outcomes.
Findings highlight the importance of glycaemic control in cardiac surgical populations, specifically in patients with chronic hyperglycaemia.