Minimally Invasive vs Open Coronary Surgery: A Multi-Institutional Analysis of Cost and Outcomes
Nicholas R. Teman, Robert B. Hawkins, Eric J. Charles, J. Hunter Mehaffey, Alan M. Speir, Mohammed Quader, Gorav Ailawadi
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePropensity score matchingPerioperativeIntensive care unitArterySurgeryCardiac surgeryCoronary artery bypass surgeryCardiologyCohortCoronary artery diseaseUnivariate analysisMedian sternotomyCardiothoracic surgeryInternal medicineMultivariate analysisCardiac and Coronary Surgery TechniquesMechanical Circulatory Support DevicesBlood transfusion and management