Outcome measures
We assessed the postoperative outcome measures of MACE (Major Adverse Cardiac Events as composite of stroke, cardiovascular death, instable angina pectoris, heart failure), stroke, transitory ischemic attack, shock, pneumonia, atrial fibrillation, renal replacement therapy, postoperative mechanical circulatory support, Redo CABG surgery or percutaneous revascularization. Moreover, we evaluated the duration of mechanical ventilation, duration of intensive care therapy, hospital stay and in-hospital death.