Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute (Miller Family) Outcomes
Coronary Artery Disease
Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) three-star rating for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery denotes the highest category of quality. In the analysis of national data from Jan. 1, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2023, the CABG surgery performance at Cleveland Clinic was found to lie in this highest quality tier.
Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Volume and In-Hospital Mortality
2020 - 2023
The in-hospital mortality rate for patients who had isolated CABG surgery at Cleveland Clinic has consistently performed better than expected in the past 4 years as demonstrated in the following chart. The volume shown includes Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus, Hillcrest Hospital, and Fairview Hospital.
| Year | Cleveland Clinic Mortality (%) | Expected Mortality (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.3 | 2.1 |
| 2021 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 2022 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| 2023 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
Source: Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) National Adult Cardiac Surgery Data Base
Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, Primary Procedure: In-Hospital Mortality
2023, N = 989
The in-hospital mortality rate among patients who had isolated CABG surgery at Cleveland Clinic in 2023 was 0.6% and the expected rate was 1.3%.
STS = Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Source: Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) National Adult Cardiac Surgery Data Base
Incidence of Major Morbidity in Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
2020 - 2023
Cleveland Clinic consistently performs better than the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) benchmark in the incidence of major morbidity and mortality after isolated CABG surgery. This composite value includes the occurrence of stroke, deep sternal wound infection, prolonged ventilation, renal failure, reoperation, and death in the postoperative period.
| Year | Cleveland Clinic results | STS benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6.38 | 9.78 |
| 2021 | 5.53 | 8.45 |
| 2022 | 6.54 | 9.90 |
| 2023 | 6.46 | 9.35 |
STS = Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Source: Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) National Adult Cardiac Surgery Data Base
Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Postoperative Deep Sternal Wound Infection
2020 – 2023
The rate of deep sternal wound infection after isolated CABG surgery was at or below the expected rate for the past 4 years.
STS = Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Source: Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) National Adult Cardiac Surgery Data Base
Ventilator Time > 24 Hours After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
2020 – 2023
The percentage of patients who spent > 24 hours on a ventilator following isolated CABG surgery at Cleveland Clinic is consistently lower than expected.
STS = Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Source: Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) National Adult Cardiac Surgery Data Base
Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Postoperative Renal Failure
2020 – 2023
The rate of postoperative renal failure after isolated CABG surgery at Cleveland Clinic is consistently lower than expected.
STS = Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Source: Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) National Adult Cardiac Surgery Data Base
