Table 2.
Summary of eight rehospitalized patients
| Patient | Pre-op iEDD/iESD (mm/m2) | Pre-op EF (%) | Cause of rehospitalization | Outcome | Duration from surgery (mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 M | 35/19 | 75 | CHF following thrombosed valve | death | 66 |
| 67 M | 57/40 | 51 | CHF with exacerbation of MR | death | 93 |
| 47 M | 56/44 | 43 | CHF due to difficulty with volume control for HD | death | 101 |
| 66 F | 37/24 | 64 | CHF with new occurrenceof AF and exacerbation of MR | death | 234 |
| 69 M | 37/29 | 42 | CHF with exacerbation of MR | alive | 128 |
| 72 M | 35/24 | 60 | unknown | alive | 174 |
| 51 M | 40/30 | 48 | CHF with exacerbation of MR | alive | 186 |
| 40 M | 45/40 | 27 | CHF with CRT for trifasoicular block | alive | 186 |
iEDD: indexed end diastolic diameter; iESD: indexed end systolic diameter; EF: ejection fraction; CHF: congestive heart failure; MR: mitral regurgitation; HD: hemodialysis; AF: atrial fibrillation; CRT: cardiac resynchronization therapy; mo: month