The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 134, Issue 5 , Pages 1109-1111 , November 2007

The emerging specialty of cardiothoracic surgical critical care: The leadership role of cardiothoracic surgeons on the multidisciplinary team

  • Nevin M. Katz, MD

      Affiliations

    • Nevin Katz, MD, reports that he is paid to direct conferences on cardiothoracic surgical care.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Nevin M. Katz, MD, 2175 K Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037.

Received 30 April 2007 ,Revised 13 June 2007 ,Accepted 5 July 2007.

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PII: S0022-5223(07)01301-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2007.07.032

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 134, Issue 5 , Pages 1109-1111 , November 2007

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