Preoperative RD was significantly and independently associated with more red blood cell transfusions and longer hospital stay (median 9 vs. 8 days, p<0.001). Mortality was similar in both groups (3.4% vs. 2.3%, p=0.43). Preoperative mild RD in patients undergoing cardiac valve surgery is an independent marker of postoperative morbidity.
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