Preoperative HbA1c > 8% Is Associated With Poor Outcomes in Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative Study.
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyab294
Abstract: BACKGROUND Preoperative hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a useful screening tool since a significant portion of diabetic patients in the United States are undiagnosed and the prevalence of diabetes continues to increase. However, there is a… read more here.
Keywords: spine surgery; surgery; preoperative hba1c; lumbar spine ... See more keywords
Diabetes and elevated preoperative HbA1c level as risk factors for postoperative delirium after cardiac surgery: an observational cohort study
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DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s196973
Abstract: Introduction Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication of cardiac surgery associated with increased mortality, morbidity, and long-term cognitive dysfunction. Diabetic patients, especially those with poor diabetes control and long-standing hyperglycemia, may be at risk… read more here.
Keywords: preoperative hba1c; hba1c level; cardiac surgery; surgery ... See more keywords