[News Feed] Alcoholics Have A Greater Chance Of Infection Following Cardiac Surgery

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Long-term alcoholics are known to have a greater risk of disease and death following surgery. A new study examines the risk of infection following elective cardiac surgery. Results show that long-term alcoholics have a four-fold increased rate of postoperative infections, an increased length of need for mechanical ventilation, as well as a need for prolonged treatment in the intensive care unit.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0915010956.htm