Does Body Mass Index Affect Outcomes for Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery for Aortic Stenosis?
Authors:
- Robert L. SmithRSRobert L. Smith
- Morley A. HerbertMHMorley A. Herbert
- Todd M. DeweyTDTodd M. Dewey
- William T. BrinkmanWBWilliam T. Brinkman
- Syma L. PrinceSPSyma L. Prince
- William H. RyanWRWilliam H. Ryan
- Michael J. MackMMMichael J. Mack
- 1 March 2012
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
- Vol. 93 (3) , 742-747
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