Cardiovascular Complication, Perioperative Complication
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
No intervention
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
\- 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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Determine in-hospital mortality in elective vascular surgical patients | 12 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Determine incidence of MACE in elective vascular surgical patients. | 12 months |
| Describe the risk factors associated with MACE in elective vascular surgical patients | 12 months |
| Determine incidence of post-operative complications in elective vascular surgical patients | 12 months |
Countries
South Africa