The Morbidity and Mortality Outcomes of Indigenous Australian Peoples after Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: The Influence of Geographic Remoteness

Conclusion: Indigenous Australian peoples were at greater risk for prolonged ventilation and combined morbidity outcome, and experienced poorer survival in the longer term. Higher mortality risk among Indigenous Australians was evident even after controlling for remoteness and accessibility to services.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research