Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2879397 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Although total CABG volume decreased from 2003 to 2006 by almost 27%, patient case mix for most hospitals and surgeons was unchanged. Despite similar patient characteristics, the operative mortality for patients in the highest risk group was 26% lower in 2006 than in 2003. We found no evidence of decreased access to CABG for high-risk patients in California during the period of public reporting of isolated CABG outcomes.
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Authors
Zhongmin PhD, David M. MD, PhD, James P. MD, MPH, Luis R. MD, MPH, Patrick S. MD, MPH, J. Nilas MD, Ezra A. MD,