Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2983113 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2008 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
Application of goal-directed, multidisciplinary protocols and a quality improvement program were associated with lower mortality after cardiac surgery. This decline was less prominent in patients with diabetes, and focused quality improvement protocols may be required for this subset of patients.
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Authors
Sotiris C. MD, PhD, Sara L. NP, Robert M. MD, Mark K. MD, Eric MD, Larry T. MD, Marcy MS, Francis MD, PhD, Kevin W. MD,