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In conclusion, we have identified risk factors for sternal wound infection, many of which are modifiable. We have also shown that there is a significant increase in mortality in patients with sternal wound infection during a 4-year follow-up period after CABG.

Peri-operative RBC transfusion after CABG is associated with an increased risk of mortality during a 1-year follow-up period, with a large proportion of deaths occurring within 30-days.

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Obese patients are not associated with an increased risk of in-hospital mortality following coronary artery bypass surgery. In contrast, there is a significant increased risk of morbidities and post-operative length of stay in obese patients compared to non-obese patients.