This is an observational study looking at factors that might affect how patients do after heart surgery. Researchers are reviewing information from 5000 patients who had cardiovascular surgery (heart or blood vessel surgery) at UC Davis Medical Center between 2001 and 2013. They want to identify things like your age, other health conditions you have, and medications you took around the time of surgery that might be linked to complications or death. The main goal is to understand what contributes to patient outcomes up to 12 years after surgery. This study is for adults aged 18 and older who had these specific surgeries.

Study design

This is an observational study, meaning researchers are looking at existing patient data rather than testing a new treatment. It includes a large number of participants, with a planned enrollment of 5000.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants' outcomes will be tracked for up to 12 years after their surgery.

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