Key result
Clinical risk factors including aneurysm (OR 6.1, p=0.02), myocardial infarction (OR 3.7), and congestive heart failure (OR 5.3) significantly predicted postoperative mortality.
Observational (n=403)
Odds Ratio: 6.1
p-value: p=0.02
Patient history and clinical examination provide the most useful information for predicting mortality after elective primary aortic reconstruction, while the additional predictive value of a routine ECG is limited.
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Clinical risk factors were associated with mortality after elective aortic reconstruction; supports targeted preoperative assessment but leaves open ECG's added value.
Otterloo et al. (1995) conducted an observational in Aortic occlusive disease and aneurysmal disease of the abdominal aorta (n=403). Clinical risk factors (aneurysm, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure) vs. Absence of these risk factors was evaluated on postoperative mortality (OR 6.1, p=0.02). Clinical risk factors including aneurysm (OR 6.1, p=0.02), myocardial infarction (OR 3.7), and congestive heart failure (OR 5.3) significantly predicted postoperative mortality.
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