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A multi‐center analysis of readmission after cardiac surgery: Experience of The Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group

Spencer W. Trooboff, Patrick Magnus, Cathy S. Ross, Kristine Chaisson, Robert S. Kramer, Robert E. Helm, Helen Desaulniers, Roberto C. De La Rosa, Benjamin M. Westbrook, Dennis Duquette,

Journal of Cardiac Surgery · 2019 · 32 citations · 25 references

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Abstract

Ensuring early follow-up for high-risk patient groups while improving early detection and management of the principal drivers of readmission represent promising targets for decreasing readmission rates.

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Increased Mortality, Postoperative Morbidity, and Cost After Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Patients Having Cardiac Surgery

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‘Global Trigger Tool’ Shows That Adverse Events In Hospitals May Be Ten Times Greater Than Previously Measured

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