Original Article

Cardiac Surgery in Patients With Moderate Renal Impairment

Authors: E RICK GIBBS MD, KARLA G. CHRISTIAN MD, DAVIS C. DRINKWATER JR MD, RICHARD N. PIERSON III MD, HARVEY W. BENDER JR MD, WALTER H. MERRILL MD

Abstract

Background.There is a paucity of information concerning the results of cardiac surgery in patients with moderate impairment of renal function. We reviewed our recent experience to determine the results of operation and the long-term outcome.

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