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Predictive factors of functional limitation after cardiac surgery: a retrospective cohort study
Patrícia da Silva Bauer, Cassiano Teixeira, Bruna Muller Leão, Regis Goulart Rosa
10.1016/j.bjpt.2023.100550
Highlights
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Functional limitation is relatively common after cardiac surgery.
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Functional limitation could be predicted by preoperative and post-operative factors.
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Public healthcare system increased the risk of functional limitation.
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Expiratory muscle weakness increased the risk of functional limitation.
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Uncorrected Proof. Available online 22 September 2023