Does Dr. Avenmarg study small patients undergoing surgery?

Yes, he specifically focuses on smaller patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery and the unique risks they face.

What are the risks for smaller patients during coronary artery bypass surgery?

Smaller patients experience higher risks of complications, including increased use of ventilators, kidney failure, and a greater chance of death.

How successful are surgeries for small patients?

Despite the heightened risks, about 90% of smaller patients have successful surgeries without major complications.

DR. JAYSON D. AVENMARG, MD

POTEAU, OK

Research Active

Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 2000 – 2000 NPI: 1093711053

Surgery Surgery

PrognosisChi-Square DistributionRisk AssessmentLogistic ModelsBody CompositionBody WeightSurvival RateCoronary Artery BypassCardiac CatheterizationBody HeightMultivariate AnalysisCoronary DiseaseProbabilitySampling Studies

Practice Location

104 WALL STREET
POTEAU, OK 74953

Phone: (918) 647-8635

What does JAYSON AVENMARG research?

Dr. Avenmarg studies the impact of body size on the outcomes of coronary artery bypass surgery. He pays special attention to smaller patients, defined as men with a body surface area of 1.6 square meters or less and women with 1.5 square meters or less. His research emphasizes the increased risks that smaller patients face during and after surgery, such as a higher chance of complications, the need for intensive care, and a greater likelihood of death compared to larger individuals. This work is important as it helps doctors better prepare for and manage the unique challenges that smaller patients experience during cardiac surgery.

Key findings

Out of 4,358 patients, 246 (about 5.6%) were classified as small patients.
Small patients had a 5.7% death rate following surgery, compared to a 2.6% death rate in larger patients.
90% of small patients had successful surgeries without major complications, indicating that, despite risks, many can still benefit from the procedure.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Avenmarg study small patients undergoing surgery?: Yes, he specifically focuses on smaller patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery and the unique risks they face.
What are the risks for smaller patients during coronary artery bypass surgery?: Smaller patients experience higher risks of complications, including increased use of ventilators, kidney failure, and a greater chance of death.
How successful are surgeries for small patients?: Despite the heightened risks, about 90% of smaller patients have successful surgeries without major complications.

Publications in plain English

Coronary artery bypass surgery on small patients.

2000

The Journal of invasive cardiology

Yap AG, Baladi N, Allman G, Avenmarg J, Yap S +1 more

Plain English
This study looked at the results of coronary artery bypass surgery in smaller patients, defined as men with a body surface area of 1.6 square meters or less and women with 1.5 square meters or less. Out of 4,358 patients, 246 (about 5.6%) were small patients, who faced higher risks and complications after surgery, such as more frequent ventilator use, increased chances of kidney failure, greater chances of needing blood transfusions, and a higher death rate of 5.7% compared to 2.6% for larger patients. Despite these risks, most smaller patients (90%) had successful surgeries without major complications, highlighting the need for doctors to pay extra attention to this group during surgery and recovery. Who this helps: This helps doctors and smaller patients by informing them of the specific risks associated with surgery.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

A G Yap N Baladi G Allman S Yap R E Shaw

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