• 21.4% of patients experienced complications within 30 days, leading to a cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence rate of 12.1 per 1,000 person-years, compared to 7.0 per 1,000 in those without complications.
• Complications elevate the risk of CVD by 63%, especially pulmonary issues linked closely to heart failure.

Surgeons should implement rigorous cardiovascular monitoring for patients with postoperative complications to mitigate long-term risks.