Open-heart surgery in patients with liver cirrhosis

Abstract

Child-Pugh class is related to morbidity and mortality after open-heart surgery in patients with LC. But CPB surgery is associated with higher morbidity and mortality in patients with advanced LC. The increased serum level of TB and the low serum concentration of ChE preoperatively, and the prolonged CPB time were found to be predictors of outcome in patients with LC undergoing open heart surgery.