Risk Aversion in Cardiac Surgery: 15 Year Trends in a Statewide Analysis

ConclusionsOver 60% of hospitals continue to operate on high-risk patients, with concentration of care driven by transfer patterns. These non-risk-averse hospitals are high-performing with better than expected outcomes, particularly in high risk cases. Transparency and objectivity in reporting are essential to ensure continued access for these high-risk patients.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research