Ann Thorac Med
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Readmission in the intensive care unit (ICU) is a significant morbidity index, which has been related to poor patient outcomes. ⋯ One intraoperative and three preoperative variables are associated strongly with higher probability for ICU readmission. Shorter CPB duration could contribute to lower ICU readmission incidence. In addition, the early identification of high risk patients for readmission in the cardiac surgery ICU could encourage both the more efficient healthcare planning and resources allocation.