Incidence and risk factors for impaired mobility in older cardiac surgery patients during the early postoperative period

Volume: 15, Issue: 3, Pages: 276 - 281
Published: Mar 12, 2014
Abstract
Aim Mobility issues in the early postoperative period result in poor functional outcomes and diminished quality of life for patients of advanced age. We determined the incidence of and risk factors for mobility issues in the early postoperative period in patients receiving open heart cardiac surgery. Methods A retrospective chart review was carried out on 396 patients receiving open heart coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG), valve replacements...
Paper Details
Title
Incidence and risk factors for impaired mobility in older cardiac surgery patients during the early postoperative period
Published Date
Mar 12, 2014
Volume
15
Issue
3
Pages
276 - 281
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