Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2875277 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The MACCE elements do not carry equal weight in a composite endpoint, from a patient perspective. Using a weighted composite endpoint increases the validity of statistical analyses and trial conclusions. Patients are subject to bias by labels when considering coronary revascularization.
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Authors
Betty C. MD, MHS, Joel C. PhD, Deborah D. MD, John D. MD, T. Bruce MD, Eugene H. MD, Peter K. MD,