Patients who are discharged after vascular surgeries to treat a wide range of ailments involving heart and blood flow issues are far more likely to be readmitted to the hospital for a preventable matter than patients who return home after other types of surgeries. Many vascular surgery patients have coexisting medical conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, that can negatively impact surgical site infections, blood circulation and wound healing, increasing their risk of complications and unplanned hospital readmissions.
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