Evaluation of Outcomes and Complications in Patients Who Experience Hypoglycemia After Cardiac Surgery

Objective: The objective of the study was to elucidate 30-day and long-term outcomes in patients experiencing postoperative hypoglycemia. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of patients who underwent cardiac surgery between September 4, 2007, and April 30, 2011, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital who had intensive treatment of hyperglycemia postoperatively. Of 1,325 patients, 215 experienced a hypoglycemic episode (blood glucose <70...