Key result
Obesity (BMI >30 kg/m2) did not increase the risk of postoperative mortality and morbidity compared to normal or overweight patients undergoing CABG, except for superficial wound infections.
Why the study?
Does obesity increase postoperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing isolated CABG?
Cohort (n=1,206)
Does obesity increase postoperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing isolated CABG?
Obesity does not significantly increase postoperative mortality and morbidity (other than superficial wound infections) in patients undergoing isolated CABG.
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Obesity may not warrant heightened mortality concern for CABG; leaves open prospective validation and infection-focused strategies.
Gökçen Orhan (2004) conducted a cohort in Coronary artery disease requiring CABG (n=1,206). Obesity (BMI >30 kg/m2) vs. Normal weight (BMI 18-24.9 kg/m2) and overweight (BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2) was evaluated on Postoperative morbidity and mortality. Obesity (BMI >30 kg/m2) did not increase the risk of postoperative mortality and morbidity compared to normal or overweight patients undergoing CABG, except for superficial wound infections.
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