Socioeconomic ‘Distressed Communities Index’ Predicts Risk-Adjusted Mortality After Cardiac Surgery

ConclusionsThe Distressed Communities Index independently predicts risk-adjusted operative mortality following CABG. Socioeconomic status, although not part of traditional risk calculators, should be considered when building risk models, evaluating resource utilization, and comparing hospitals.

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 23, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research