Research from Eberhard-Karls-University of Tuebingen Yields New Findings on Heart Failure [On- vs. Off-Pump CABG in Heart Failure Patients with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF): A Multicenter Analysis].

A recent study conducted by researchers at Eberhard-Karls-University of Tuebingen in Germany compared the outcomes of heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with or without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass. The study analyzed data from four university hospitals in Germany and found that patients who underwent off-pump CABG (OPCAB) had improved postoperative outcomes compared to those who underwent on-pump CABG (ONCAB). OPCAB patients experienced shorter mechanical ventilation times, reduced stays in the intensive care unit, and lower incidences of complications such as acute kidney injury, delirium, and sepsis. The study suggests that OPCAB may be a safe and effective alternative for treating patients with coronary heart disease and reduced ejection fraction. [Extracted from the article]

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