Outcome | Definition |
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Mortality | Autopsy result. |
Arrythmias | Episodes requiring administration of iv anti arrythmics or electric choc. Atrio-ventricular conduction disturbances defined as requiring temporary or definitive pace maker. |
Reoperation | Reoperation or recatheterisation for myocardial ischemia. |
Myocardial Infarction | New Q wave or increase in CK-MB > 5xULN.or troponin T > or = 1 ng/ml. |
CK-MB and troponin T | Mean values at 6, 12 and 24 hours post operatively. |
Cardiac Faillure | Cardiac resuscitation manoeuvres or intra aortic balloon pump. Level of inotropic support. |
Neurologic Events | Coma (Glasgow score), stroke (focal neurologic deficit > 24 hours), transient ischemic attack (focal neurologic deficit < 24 hours), delirium. |
Respiratory Complications | ARDS, ventilation > 24 hours, pneumonia, thoracic effusion or pneumothorax requiring drainage and PaO2 at discharge from ICU. |
Renal Complications | Renal dialysis, ultra filtration, need for continuous iv diuretics, serum creatinin increase between base line and ICU discharge. |
Bleeding Complications | Reoperation for bleeding, blood products administration, total blood drainage. |
Infectious Complications | Sternal infection (deep and superficial); septicaemia. |
Gastro Intestinal Complications | Cholecystitis, Pancreatitis, Mesenteric Ischaemia, GI perforation, GI bleeding, Intestinal Occlusion. |
Ressource utilisation | Readmision to ICU; ICU and hospital length of stay. |