Both preoperative left ventricular dysfunction and postoperative renal function deterioration are associated with increased long-term mortality after cardiac surgery. The influence of preoperative left ventricular dysfunction on postoperative renal dysfunction and long-term mortality is not defined.
Postoperative renal dysfunction and preoperative left ventricular dysfunction predispose patients to increased long-term mortality after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, Groningen 9713 GZ, The Netherlands. b.loef@hccnet.nl
