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The evolution of the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) has created an integrated, team-based delivery system that improves outcomes for patients with advanced cardiovascular disease.
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Supports team-based CICU models for advanced CVD; leaves open prospective validation of outcome gains.
The evolution from traditional coronary care units to comprehensive cardiac intensive care units demonstrates how integrated, team-based care and evidence-based algorithms can significantly improve patient outcomes.
Loughran et al. (2016) conducted a review in Advanced cardiovascular disease. Cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) was evaluated. The evolution of the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) has created an integrated, team-based delivery system that improves outcomes for patients with advanced cardiovascular disease.
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