| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2871881 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Starting non-emergent cardiac cases later in the day is associated with 2 times higher absolute and risk-adjusted mortality. These data should be carefully considered, not only by surgeons and patients but also in the context of the operating room system when scheduling non-emergent cardiac cases.
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Authors
Kenan W. MD, MBA, Christine L. MD, MBA, Leora T. MD, Ravi K. MD, Irving L. MD, John A. MD, Gorav MD,