Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2878046 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
When cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery occur during the same hospitalization, there is an increased risk for postoperative AKI. After cardiac catheterization, discharge and readmission for nonurgent surgery should be considered as such an approach might reduce the risk of AKI.
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Authors
Robert S. MD, Reed D. MD, Robert C. MS, John H. MD, David J. MD, Mirle A. MD, Jeremiah R. PhD, MS, Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group,