Clinical Trial: Study of the Influence of the Moon and Seasons On Outcomes Following Surgery To Repair Ascending Aortic Dissection

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational




Official Title: The Influence of Lunar Cycle On Hospital Outcomes Following Ascending Aortic Dissection Repair

Brief Summary: That the full-moon stage of the lunar cycle is associated with reduced mortality and shorter length of stay in patients undergoing repair of aortic dissection, after adjusting for seasonal effects, demographics and cardiovascular risk factors.