A study of cardiovascular complications after general surgeries in Damascus Hospital in Syria

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Abstract Background Despite the advantages of surgery, it can trigger cardiac events; including heart attacks, heart failure, heart rhythm disturbances, and death. Previous research has shown that out of patients who were never admitted to critical care, nearly three-quarters died after surgery suggesting that their risk was unrecognized. Methods Data from 200 surgical patients registered at the general Surgery department in Damascus hospital who were examined and observed within 72 hours after their general surgery from March 2022 to June 2022. Study design A cross-sectional study conducted in Syria Results - 4.5% of patients undergoing general surgery have developed postoperative cardiovascular compilations. - Cardiovascular complications were developed in 37.5% of the patients who underwent colon tumor resection., in 20% of patients who underwent a partial mastectomy, in 4.9% of Cholecystectomy patients, and in 1.2% of Appendectomy patients. Conclusion This study shows a high percentage of cardiovascular complications (4.5%) after 72 hours of general surgeries.