Does Interhospital Transfer Influence the Outcomes of Patients Receiving Surgery for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection? Type A Aortic Dissection: Is Transfer Hazardous or Beneficial?
Introduction. The progression of acute type A aortic dissection may cause immediate death, such that, in the event of its diagnosis, emergency surgery is indicated. Relatedly, an interhospital transfer may prolong the time from diagnosis to surgery. This study therefore investigated how interhospita...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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Series: | Emergency Medicine International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/5692083 |