Conclusion
MELD-Na score as a quantifier of hepatorenal dysfunction is sensitive
and specific for operative mortality after triple valve surgery.
Conflict of Interest
The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of
any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a
potential conflict of interest.
Author Contributions
First authorship: KL
Senior authorship: MJU
Last authorship: WHL
Concept or design: KL, MJU, WHL
Acquisition of data: KL, MJU, CCY, HYK
Analysis or interpretation of data: KL, HYK, CCY, MJU, WHL
Drafting of the manuscript: KL, MJU, WHL
Funding
This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies
in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. The implanted
valves were purchased.
Acknowledgments
We would like to acknowledge the efforts of the cardiology units of New
Territories East and West Clusters who performed expedient postoperative
echocardiographic assessments.