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To investigate the relationship between preoperative vitamin B12 levels and postoperative outcomes in CABG patients.

March 30, 2026Open Access

Effect of preoperative vitamin B12 levels on postoperative outcomes in CABG patients

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To investigate the relationship between preoperative vitamin B12 levels and postoperative outcomes in CABG patients.
Analyzed serum vitamin B12 levels preoperatively
Assessed postoperative inotropic support needs, particularly adrenaline
Identified high-risk patients based on vitamin B12 levels
Low preoperative vitamin B12 levels were linked to increased need for postoperative inotropic support.
Adrenaline requirement was specifically highlighted as a concern.
Findings suggest vitamin B12 levels could help predict high-risk patients.

Abstract

Low preoperative serum vitamin B12 levels are independently associated with the need for postoperative inotropic support after CABG, particularly adrenaline requirement. These findings suggest that preoperative B12 levels may be a valuable predictive marker for identifying high-risk patients and could guide prophylactic strategies. Further research is needed to explore this relationship in more detail.

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Işıl Taşöz Özdaş

Ertan Demirdaş

Muharrem Emre Özdaş

Journals

Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

Memorial Ankara Hospital

University of Health Science

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