| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5883361 | Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia | 2016 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
In-hospital mortality rates post-cardiac surgery correlate with length of ICU stay but appear to plateau after 4 weeks. However, a>4 week ICU length of stay confers a worse long-term outcome post-hospital discharge, especially in patients with postoperative stroke.
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Authors
Pey-Jen MD, Hugh A. MD, Joanna MPH, Rick A. MD, Alan R. MD,