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NY Valves 2026 (24–26 June 2026, New York, USA)
Cardiac Surgery Risk Unchanged By MS Diagnosis
Date: June 24, 2026
Source: TCTMD / JAMA Surgery
Key Points:
• The study contradicts the long-held belief that cardiopulmonary bypass worsens multiple sclerosis.
• Cardiac surgery outcomes were similar in patients with and without multiple sclerosis (MS).
• In-hospital mortality: 2.0% vs 3.7%, with no significant increase in surgical risk.
• Major postoperative complications, length of stay, and hospital costs were comparable.
• MS alone should not preclude guideline-recommended cardiac surgery.
Link:
https://www.tctmd.com/news/cardiac-surgery-risk-unchanged-ms-diagnosis