Key result
A culture of risk avoidance in cardiac surgery may prevent younger patients with aortic valve disease from receiving the most appropriate treatment.
Population
Younger patients with aortic valve disease
Design
Editorial
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Highlights the potential negative impact of risk aversion on treatment selection for younger patients with aortic valve disease.
Highlights the potential negative impact of risk aversion on treatment selection for younger patients with aortic valve disease.
Treasure et al. (2011) studied this question. A culture of risk avoidance in cardiac surgery may prevent younger patients with aortic valve disease from receiving the most appropriate treatment.
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