Causes, Risk Factors, and Costs of 30-day Readmissions after Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement

ConclusionsNearly one in five patients undergoing mitral valve surgery are readmitted within 30 days. Treatment at a low-volume center was strongly associated with readmission, and much of the readmission burden falls on non-index hospitals. Further characterization of readmissions may improve the quality of care associated with mitral valve surgery.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research