Key result
Based on a review of 5 studies, preoperative CT imaging in primary cardiac surgery can help optimize operative strategy and decrease postoperative stroke rate and mortality.
Why the study?
Does routine preoperative computed tomography (CT) imaging decrease complications or change surgical approach in patients undergoing primary cardiac surgery?
Population
Patients undergoing primary cardiac surgery (based on 5 studies representing best evidence)
Comparison
Routine preoperative computed tomography imaging vs No preoperative CT imaging
Design
Systematic_review
Follow-up
Perioperative/postoperative
Authors
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Preoperative CT may optimize strategy in primary cardiac surgery; leaves open need for randomized trials before routine adoption.
Does routine preoperative computed tomography (CT) imaging decrease complications or change surgical approach in patients undergoing primary cardiac surgery?
Routine preoperative CT imaging in primary cardiac surgery can help optimize operative strategy and may decrease postoperative stroke and mortality.
Merlo et al. (2017) conducted a review in Primary cardiac surgery. Preoperative computed tomography (CT) imaging vs. No preoperative CT was evaluated on Decrease in complications or a change in surgical approach. Based on a review of 5 studies, preoperative CT imaging in primary cardiac surgery can help optimize operative strategy and decrease postoperative stroke rate and mortality.
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