Operative outcomes in mitral valve surgery: combined effect of surgeon and hospital volume in a population-based analysis. [electronic resource]
- The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Sep 2013
- 638-46 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1097-685X
10.1016/j.jtcvs.2012.07.070 doi
Aged Cardiac Surgical Procedures--adverse effects Chi-Square Distribution Clinical Competence--economics Female Hospital Costs Hospital Mortality Hospitals, High-Volume--statistics & numerical data Hospitals, Low-Volume--statistics & numerical data Humans Logistic Models Male Middle Aged Mitral Valve--surgery Multivariate Analysis Odds Ratio Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care--economics Postoperative Complications--mortality Quality Indicators, Health Care--economics Retrospective Studies Risk Factors Time Factors Treatment Outcome United States