Body mass index and early outcomes following mitral valve surgery for degenerative disease

ObjectiveUsing a large national database, we sought to better define the relationship between obesity measures and early clinical outcomes following mitral valve surgery for degenerative disease.MethodsFor the outcomes of in-hospital mortality, postoperative cerebrovascular event (CVA), and deep sternal wound infection (DSWI), a retrospective cohort study was performed using data acquired from the United Kingdom National Adult Cardiac Surgery...