Key result
Postoperative antiplatelets and statins achieve ~90% utilization in CABG patients following universal preoperative prophylaxis.
Why the study?
CABG surgery requires effective prophylaxis strategies and preoperative medication management to prevent postoperative complications and improve patient recovery.
What are the medication utilization patterns and prophylaxis strategies used to prevent complications and enhance recovery in patients undergoing CABG surgery?
Observational (n=100)
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What are the medication utilization patterns and prophylaxis strategies used to prevent complications and enhance recovery in patients undergoing CABG surgery?
This observational study highlights the high utilization of evidence-based pharmacotherapy, including antiplatelets, statins, anticoagulants, and antibiotics, for preventing complications and enhancing recovery post-CABG.
Supports hypothesis-generating insights into CABG prophylaxis patterns; prospective RCTs needed before practice change.
Background: Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery requires effective prophylaxis strategies and preoperative medication management to prevent postoperative complications and improve patient recovery. This study aimed to evaluate prophylaxis strategies and medication utilization patterns in patients undergoing CABG surgery. Materials and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted for six months at CARE Hospital among 100 CABG patients. Data regarding demographics, diagnosis, comorbidities, and preoperative and postoperative medication utilization patterns were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Most patients belonged to the 50–60 years age group (34%), and 82% were males. Chest pain and shortness of breath were observed in 80% of patients. CAD was the most common diagnosis (30%). Preoperatively, Inj. Supacef and Inj. Heparin were prescribed in 100% of patients, while Atorva, Dolo, Zincovit, Met XL, Dytor Plus, and Cremaffin Plus were used in 90% of patients. Postoperatively, Clopitab, Atorva, Inj. PAN, and Cremaffin Plus were prescribed in 90% of patients. Antiplatelets, statins, anticoagulants, antibiotics, and supportive medications played a major role in complication prevention and recovery enhancement. Conclusion: Appropriate prophylaxis strategies and evidence-based pharmacotherapy significantly contributed to preventing postoperative complications and improving recovery among CABG patients.
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Dr. Nuzhath Irfana, *Dr. Fatima Khatoon, Amina Sarwat, L. M. Sneha Judith, Mohammed Imran Uddin (2026) conducted an observational in Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (n=100). Prophylaxis strategies and medication utilization was evaluated on Medication utilization patterns and prophylaxis strategies. Preoperative prophylaxis with Inj. Supacef and Heparin was utilized in 100% of CABG patients, while postoperative antiplatelets and statins were prescribed in 90%, aiding recovery.
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