A data-driven journey through cardiac surgery referrals at University Hospital “Merkur”

Results: Our analysis revealed a significant reduction in cardiac surgery waiting times, from 85 days in 2023 to 41 days in 2024 (51.8%, p=0.008).SAVR wait times decreased from 123 to 60 days (51.2%), and TAVI from 127 to 24 days (81.1%).Patients under 65 had 13.64% shorter waiting time for the procedure (57 vs. 66 days, p=0.037).CAD patients had 37.5% shorter wait times than those with isolated AS (55 vs. 88 days, p<0.001).Patients with reduced ejection fraction showed markedly higher rates of adverse outcomes post-surgery (p=0.001). Conclusion:This research highlights a substantial reduction in cardiac surgery waiting times in 2024.Further evaluation is required to accurately assess long-term outcomes and develop survival curves that clarify prognostic trajectories.