| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2876820 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Conversion to cardiopulmonary bypass during OPCAB is associated with increased in-hospital and long-term mortality and may be related to surgeon experience. Recognition of the preoperative risk factors associated with an increased risk of conversion may allow for better patient selection and reduce the incidence of intraoperative conversion during OPCAB.
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Authors
Ritam MBBS, MPH, Darcy MPH, Patrick MS, John D. MD, Vinod H. MD, Edward P. MD, Omar M. MD, William A. MD, Richard J. MD, Robert A. MD, Michael E. MD,