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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedBraet DJ, Smith JB, Bath J
Risk factors associated with 30-day hospital readmission after carotid endarterectomy.
This study looked at the risk factors associated with 30-day hospital readmission after carotid endarterectomy. Patients in the Cerner Health Facts® database were selected using ICD-9-CM procedure codes. A total of 5257 patients were identified who had undergone elective carotid endarterectomy. Readmission was associated with end-stage renal disease, hemorrhage or hematoma, procedural complications, use of bronchodilators, electrolyte abnormalities, and hypokalemia less than 3.7 mEq/L. Although protamine reduces the risk of bleeding complications, only 40% of patients received that medication.
AHRQ-funded; HS022140.
Citation: Braet DJ, Smith JB, Bath J .
Risk factors associated with 30-day hospital readmission after carotid endarterectomy.
Vascular 2021 Feb;29(1):61-68. doi: 10.1177/1708538120937955..
Keywords: Hospital Readmissions, Surgery, Cardiovascular Conditions, Risk, Adverse Events