Table.
Number of cardiac operations done in Bristol on adults (at Bristol Royal Infirmary) and children (at Bristol Royal Hospital for Sick Children) in 1997-8, and mortality in same period
| Total No of procedures in Bristol | Mortality in Bristol (%) | Mortality in UK (1996-7) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Royal Infirmary: | |||
| Total adult cardiac surgery operations | 1184 | 2.4 | 5.1 |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | 831 | 0.8 | 3.7 |
| Bristol Royal Hospital for Sick Children: | |||
| Total of operations for congenital heart disease | 260 | 3.1 | 4.1 |
| Open heart operations before age of 1 year | 50 | 8.0 | 7.5 |
*
Most recent figures from Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of Great Britain.