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.