Cardiovascular Outcomes and Mortality in Vascular Surgical Patients

Cardiovascular Outcomes and Mortality in Vascular Surgical Patients. A Registry-based Study of in Hospital Mortality and Postoperative Complications in Elective Vascular Surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital

This is a registry-based study of elective vascular surgical patients undergoing intermediate or high-risk vascular surgical interventions at Groote Schuur hospital, a tertiary academic center, over a 12 month period.

Inclusion Criteria:

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All patients undergoing vascular surgery:

1. 18 years and older
2. Elective procedures
3. Moderate- to high-risk surgical interventions

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Emergency vascular procedures
2. Low risk vascular surgery, i.e. venous stripping
3. All non-vascular surgical interventions