PWV for Cardiovascular Complication After Cardiac Surgery

Evaluation of Pulse Wave Velocity as a Predictive Factor for Postoperative Cardiovascular Complication After Cardiac Surgery: a Prospective Study

Arterial stiffness has been suggested as an independent risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease and stroke. Pulse wave velocity (PWV) is an noninvasive established index to quantify arterial stiffness. Therefore, we try to investigate the correlation between PWV values and cardiovascular complications like stroke, acute renal failure, or perioperative myocardial infarction after cardiac surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Cardiac surgery patients who sign the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Chronic renal failure (Cr>1.5mg/dL), Dialysis patients
• Previous stroke
• Left ventricular dysfunction (EF <50%)
• ASO with claudication
• < 40 years