Debunking the July Effect in Cardiac Surgery: A National Analysis of More Than 470,000 Procedures

ConclusionsThe July effect is not evident for cardiac surgery despite preexisting notions. Teaching hospitals performed at least equivalent, if not better, for major cardiac surgery procedures. These findings highlight the pivotal role of hospital support systems to ensure the safe transition of resident classes without compromising on patient outcomes.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research