| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5596659 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Acute cardiac arrest, reoperation for other cardiac reasons, new dialysis, atrial fibrillation, and prolonged mechanical ventilation are associated with the largest increase in attributable deaths. Prevention and treatment of these complications may improve mortality rates after cardiac operations.
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Authors
Robert E. MD, MS, Michael D. MD, MS, Mark M. BS, Joseph R. BS, Elizabeth S. MS, Thomas MD, Robert H. PhD, Milo MD,