| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2881749 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Extreme obesity is not a contraindication to elective cardiac surgery. Studies stratifying the risk factors of mortality for nonelective surgery in extremely obese patients may be warranted.
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Authors
Xiumei MD, Peter C. MD, Ammar S. MD, Jorge M. MD, Elizabeth MS, Paul J. MD, Steven W. MD,