Travel distance and outcomes after surgical aortic valve among veterans
Brendin R. Beaulieu‐Jones,
Noah Siegel,
Loreski Collado
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveTo investigate the association between travel distance and postoperative length of stay (LOS) and discharge disposition among veterans undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).Data Sources/Study SettingWe performed a retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing SAVR, with or without coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) at VA Boston Healthcare (January 1, 2005–December 31, 2015).Study DesignPostoperative LOS and discharge disposition were compared for SAVR patients based on travel dis… Show more
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