Prediction for Major Adverse Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery: Comparison of Three Prediction Models

Recent advances in medical treatment have altered the profile of patients referred for cardiac surgery. The proportion of high risk patients has increased dramatically. Numerous multifactorial risk scores have been developed to predict outcomes after cardiac surgery. However, these additive risk mod...

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Main Authors: Cheng-Hung Hsieh, Shih-Kuei Peng, Tzung-Chieh Tsai, Yi-Ru Shih, Shih-Yen Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2007-09-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664608600376