Nikas, D J Use of a national data base to assess perioperative risk, morbidity, mortality, and cost savings in coronary artery bypass grafting. [electronic resource] - Southern medical journal Nov 1996 - 1074-7 p. digital Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article ISSN: 0038-4348 Standard No.: 10.1097/00007611-199611000-00009 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AgedCoronary Artery Bypass--adverse effectsCost SavingsCritical Pathways--standardsDatabases, FactualFemaleHospital CostsHumansLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedMorbidityPredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSocieties, MedicalThoracic SurgeryTreatment OutcomeUnited States--epidemiology