Adult Cardiac Surgery Down, Outcomes Worse During Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to sharp drops in adult cardiac surgery volume and worse patient outcomes.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to sharp drops in adult cardiac surgery volume and worse patient outcomes.
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