| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8653020 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Increasing obesity was associated with a significant increase in ICU resource utilization after cardiac operations. Further study is needed to determine the mechanisms underlying this association and how the adverse effects of obesity may be mitigated.
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Authors
Brandon R. BS, Keir BS, Jeffrey B. BS, Alexandra M. MS, Christie PhD, Sohrab MD, Craig MD, Rand MD, Jean Francois MD, Ansar MD, PhD,