| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2876094 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Preoperative patient profiles for cardiac valve procedures have worsened over time. Risk-adjusted mortalities have fallen for all valve surgery, but remain higher for multiple valves. The finding of increasing pulmonary deaths and complications suggests that prevention and improved management of pulmonary and infectious complications could be an important focus for quality improvement.
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Authors
Richard MD, Shuang MS, J. Scott MD, Sean M. PhD, James S. MD, Eric D. MD, Patrick M. MD, Fred H. MD, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgical Database The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgical Database,