| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882563 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Treadmill exercise capacity has independent predictive value for LOS and risk of prolonged stay after thoracic cancer surgery. These findings have important implications for risk assessment and cost, suggesting that preoperative programs designed to improve exercise capacity may favorably influence LOS and associated costs.
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Authors
Howard MD, Andrew T. BS, Barbara E. RN, MS, Howard T. PhD, Richard M. MD,