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Can one risk prediction model be used for both aortic and mitral valve surgery?

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boxed-textAmbler G et al. (2005) Generic, simple risk stratification model for heart valve surgery. Circulation 112: 224–231

One risk prediction model performs well for both aortic and mitral valve surgery, with or without concomitant CABG surgery

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    Ruyun Jin

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Jin, R., Grunkemeier, G. Can one risk prediction model be used for both aortic and mitral valve surgery?. Nat Rev Cardiol 3, 22–23 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpcardio0412

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