The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 133, Issue 3 , Pages 601-602 , March 2007

The cost and value of cardiothoracic procedures

  • Albert Starr, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Albert Starr, MD, Director, Providence Heart and Vascular Institute, 9155 SW Barnes, Suite 240, Portland, OR 97225.
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  • Gary L. Grunkemeier, PhD

Received 17 April 2006 ,Accepted 24 April 2006.

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PII: S0022-5223(06)00797-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2006.04.027

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 133, Issue 3 , Pages 601-602 , March 2007

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