Journal article
A Cost Analysis of Nonelective Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Previous studies suggest that nonelective coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) is more costly than elective CABG. The goal of this study was to examine why cost differences exist between patients undergoing nonelective and elective CABG.
METHODS: We compared the outcomes and costs of treating 1613 consecutive patients undergoing nonelective (N = 1071) and elective (N = 542) CABG at three U.S. hospitals. Participating centers …
Authors
Violette PD; Filion KB; Haider S; Pilote L; Eisenberg MJ
Journal
Journal of Cardiac Surgery, Vol. 21, No. 6, pp. 621–627
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
11 2006
DOI
10.1111/j.1540-8191.2006.00315.x
ISSN
0886-0440