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The relationship between cardiac surgeon experience and average patient risk profile: CA and NY statewide analysis

Abstract Background It is unknown how high and low‐risk cases are distributed among cardiac surgeons of different experience levels. The purpose of this study was to determine if high and..

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Preoperative Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps in Cardiac Surgery: A Propensity Score Analysis

Abstract Introduction The role of intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) in high-risk patients undergoing  (CABG) surgery remains controversial. We report the 5-year experience from a new Australian centre. Methods We retrospectively analysed..

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Preoperative anemia versus blood transfusion: Which is the culprit for worse outcomes in cardiac surgery?

Abstract Background Reducing blood product utilization after cardiac surgery has become a focus of  as studies have suggested improved outcomes. The relative impact of preoperative anemia versus packed red blood cells..

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