Is administration of preoperative angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors important for renal protection after cardiac surgery?
Preoperative therapy with ACE inhibitors has an influence on renal functions. This study demonstrates that administration of ACE inhibitors provides better renal protection after cardiac surgery.
High GBS scores were associated with higher rebleeding rates following discharge. Patients with high GBS scores (> 7) should be monitored following discharge as they have a high risk of rebleeding.