Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2916808 | Heart, Lung and Circulation | 2016 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Risk assessment tools are increasingly used in surgery. In cardiac surgery, risk models are used for patient counselling, surgical decision-making, performance benchmarking, clinical research, evaluation of new therapies and quality assurance, among others. However, they have numerous disadvantages which need to be considered. This article evaluates the utility of risk assessment tools in cardiac surgery including a discussion of their advantages and disadvantages.
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Authors
Akshat Saxena, Vikrant Dhurandhar, Paul G. Bannon, Andrew E. Newcomb,