Understanding the Volume-Outcome Effect in Cardiovascular Surgery

2013253 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Andrew A. Gonzalez · University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System

Justin B. Dimick · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

John D. Birkmeyer · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Amir A. Ghaferi · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Abstract

High-volume and low-volume hospitals performing cardiovascular surgery have similar complication rates but disparate failure-to-rescue rates. While preventing complications is important, hospitals should also consider interventions aimed at quickly recognizing and managing complications once they occur.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Aortic aneurysm repair treatments Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Surgery

Volume 149, Issue 2, pp. 119-119

DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2013.3649

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