Variables included in final multivariable models
| Outcome variable | Model types | Adjustment variables |
|---|---|---|
| Survival | Cox | Atrial fibrillation, concomitant CABG |
| CHF | Cox | Preoperative CHF class |
| Survival/CHF | Cox | Preoperative CHF class, atrial fibrillation, concomitant CABG |
| LVMI | Linear regression | Preoperative CHF class, atrial fibrillation, concomitant CABG |
CABG, coronary artery bypass grafting; CHF, congestive heart failure; LVMI, LV Mass Index.